A couple of people have brought it to my attention that I am no longer anonymous in the world wide web, one of whom is my husband, who is, understandably concerned for my safety. I am, of course, aware of the fact, that my name is well known to almost anyone who reads here. Plus, some of my readers are also friends of mine on Facebook. And I also post the links to magazines I am published in.
Yesterday we talked about potential employers who will do a quick Google search about potential employees, just to find out what it is these people do during their private time. If I did care at all, what a potential publisher (LOL) might think about my private life, I guess I'd be a little concerned. But the beautiful truth is, it is none of their business. And that goes for any employer too. I mean, how wrong is it for an employer to assume, that because Joe Smith likes to hang out at bars with his friends, he'll suck at his job? Shouldn't a resume with references be of much more value than whatever it says on this guy's Facebook profile?
Leaving all of that aside, I am probably as boring as a human being gets. There are no spicy pictures about me anywhere... really just some very goofy ones of me with a tutu on my head or some such thing. I am married, I have children, I live in Suburbia... and I drive, you guessed it, an SUV. (Shame on her!!) I am trying to be a writer, and a homeschooler, and I consistently try my luck at being a good friend. Nothing I say here or on Facebook is so personal, that I am afraid about anybody finding out about it. I am a friendly atheist. Everybody knows that too. :)
I guess, that leaves just one thing: identity theft. Yes, it happens to the best of us. And it would truly suck, if it did happen to me. But the fact is, it happens to Grandma, who has no internet access at all... and it happens to Joe Smith, who is on Facebook, Twitter, has 5 blogs, and posts his cellphone number on every possible internet website, just so he won't miss a single call.
This blog gets about 60 clicks a day. That's not terribly much. And somehow I can only hope, that those who read here, come in peace. I promise I come in peace too. :)
Ich schwöre *fingerheb*, ich komme in friedlicher Absicht ;-D Wenn ich auch manchmal innerlich murre, weil ich immer in englisch lesen muss *grins*.. aber was macht man nicht alles für die Frau aus Amerika!! Dicker Knutscher ..
ReplyDeleteI can't lie... I totally want to be you. :)
ReplyDeleteBut I agree on the employer thing, completely none of their business. As long as I'm not discussing *them*, then I definitely feel that that my social profiles are within the personal realm.
(P.S. That was the first time that your new Blogger blog let me post a comment. I've been getting errors the last few times that I tried.)
ReplyDeleteAm I following a celebrity?! :)
ReplyDeleteJust kidding, I hear you. It's so irritating the whole identity theft thing.
I think your level of anonymity appropriate. it's not like you are giving out your address or SSN...
ReplyDeleteNicole, das ist gut fuer die Bildung. ;) Schoen, dass Du hier mitliest.
ReplyDeleteMiss Shakespeare... I'm blushing. ;)
Momma Bear... of course, you didn't know? I'm rich and famous!! ;)
ReplyDeleteAliceson... nope, and I hope nobody is going to try too hard to figure that one out.
Who are you? You are my friend and for that, I am truly grateful.
ReplyDeleteI think you're pretty safe. Atleast I hope so, considering all us bloggers are in the same boat. I try not to give anything out either.
ReplyDeleteI come in peace, and I am not after any personal information! I just enjoy your blog! Promise! Actually...I am incredibally curious as to where you live in the Pacific Northwest, because I also live in the Pacific Northwest. BUT we both know the Pacific Northwest is quite vast, so the odds of us living near each other are quite low. Anyway, I've probably freaked you out now so...I promise I'm normal!
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