I have heard many a blogger, to say that blogging fills a need. While blogging provides a humanizing effect on news and journaling, it also opens a window into personal life. Was once shared in blogs detail is available only to a select group of friends, and while blogging has become common place, it has risks, which should not be ignored. Cyberstalking is a new phenomenon that allows anonymous online STALKERS to prowl sacrifices. Online bloggers traditionally provide personal information about their lives. As a result, many women that blog are victims. Most people are concerned about children on the Internet and set up strict posting guidelines for children, young people and teenagers, but some adults heed warnings and often do not think that they can also be targeted. Females especially should be cautious when circumnavigating the blogosphere. If you are a blogger or contemplating an online diary, consider these tips to protect your identity: does not have an online profile.
Most blogging services allow bloggers to create an online profile. While it may be fun to post information about likes and dislikes, it is best to refrain from posting any personal information. Personal information does often inadvertently insight physical location or habits. The aggregated information of a personal profile can also help someone interested in pursuing a single person. Post anonymously.
Manage your blog anonymously or adopt an alias for all online posting. This will protect you in case you draw unwanted attention. Avoid personal or identifying information.
Avoid any personal or identifying information, posting to your blog. Do not Post in advance of the bins that you want to be, or on areas that you live near. No images.
Not to post a picture. Photographs can invite problems or unwanted attention. Avoid inappropriate dialogue.
Be careful not to engage in dialogue, which could be interpreted in a way that it was not the intention. Sometimes humorous threads can get out of hand. If the dialogue reduces to an area, creepy, withdraw from the dialogue and refrain from further posting. Also when decisions about individuals online, consider their previous posting behavior and try to think about their real intentions. Lurkers.
Always remember, just because you do not have a dialogue with someone does not mean that they do not read everything you type. Many people simply lurk on the line and engage not in the comment posting, but reading what is written. Your audience could be much greater than you realize. Timeless.
Content on the Internet is timeless, and remember, even if you remove content, it can be archived or syndicated. If you do not want something to read, do not Post it to the Internet. High schools, colleges and employers, search on the Internet to deduce a individuals history. Dirty details on a late night does not help to land a coveted job. The Internet is a haven for all kinds of beasts. Always remember, just because someone says something is true does not mean that it is. Predators may adopt personas of who they think you want them to be. Just as we give guidance to young children, adults should be cautious and take precautions when posting online and. While blogging can be a great outlet and channel, and in slave status immortalizing thoughts, it is important that safety is considered and that good blogging practice followed at all times. About the author:
Sharon Housley manages marketing for FeedForAll http://www.feedforall.com software for creating, editing and publishing RSS feeds and podcasts. Sharon also manages marketing for Note Page http://www.notepage.net a wireless text messaging software company.
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