So I read this article from the New York Times that I found to be quite interesting. It basically talks about the evils of anonymous blogging and how it has become a nuisance to society. Being an anonymous blogger I didn't decide after reading the article to unveil my identity. In fact, not surprisingly, I disagree. I find that anonymous blogging gives a sense of empowerment that might not be allowed to a person disclosing who they are and what their agenda is. For example as a writer I can be whoever I want and talk about whatever I want. If I give a name and a face to the blog, I become no longer one among you but rather an individual seeking some sort exposure. Maybe my blog would become less important because I am a simpleton with no journalistic background. There are several reasons why to keep a blog anonymous and none of them have anything to do with cowardice. Lets be honest the woman in question is a public icon, I am not saying its right for the blogger to have said lies and rumors about this woman, but she has chosen a lifestyle that makes her a target for these kind of attacks. And if the blogger had revealed her identity she might never have had an outlet to express her true feelings (which is important-better then having psychos with bottled up feelings). I feel that though there are outliers such as the one mentioned in the article there are many good things that have come from anonymity. The writer of this particular article states himself that a simple look at history reveals that many leaders used pseudo-names in order to veil their identities. This allowed them to express their thoughts without fear of retribution or retaliation. This country was founded on the basic liberties that allows every citizen the freedom of speech. If a person wants to veil their identity and post a blog it is within their first amendment right. To my fellow anonymous bloggers: Keep Blogging, maybe we will only see the fruit of your blogs in time but believe that they exist!
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