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Falantan and Suspic have both recently posted about anonymity, and I feel like writing my take on things.

First of all, I'm anonymous to most fellow bloggers; however, people I know personally know of and read my blog as well. When I came up with my first post, I had my blog's URL in my personal message on MSN. I decided that I didn't really care what other people thought of my thoughts, opinions, life, etc. I'm not hiding myself. If one of the bloggers or a random stranger figures out who I am from this blog, I won't freak out, but I won't post my full name and pictures either. Those who know me personally, know that I am as expressive in real life as I am on this blog. I blog because I like to write, to share humor, with hope that my opinion on certain topics makes a difference, to keep in touch with people whom I've shamefully neglected due to life, and for many othe reasons.

Of course, not being anonymous to some people has affected me both positively and negatively. On one hand, I have people who read my blog but don't comment. They express their thoughts on what they've read in college, at gatherings, and on MSN. So, it gives me something interesting to discuss. Also, no compliments intended;p, I feel like most bloggers are giving me hope of a better world. Despite our differences, we seem to get along easily. By differences, I mean our arguments, disagreements, and opinions. Blogs seem to provide a familiar ground for us to communicate and discuss things without absurd social ties and assumptions. On the other hand, I've been disrespected by people who know who I am. I understand that my opinion might not be accepted by everyone, but I do not understand why it cannot be respected. I also hoped that everyone would be able to comment freely by disabling the comment moderation feature, but I'm disappointed that some people prefer to discuss things one on one and sometimes I feel violated by the way in which I've been perceived.

Poshlust is meant to trigger honest discussions and house them for other people to see. I don't know. Maybe some day those who prefer to launch vicious verbal attacks will come out of their shells and comment whether anonymously or not.

Thanks, you guys:)