Why do you think there is a need for anonymity when writing/blogging?

The reasons for the need of anonymity are : 1There are many personal topics which are often offended and criticised by public,thus being anonymous protects that criticism. 2There are many abnormalities that one feels that he/she has and wants solution for that,which are often misguided by others. 3Today security is of utmost importance,those who take precaution prevent themselves from serious threats.This is one more reason for anonymity. there might be many more reasons but these are the prime reasons which many of the users experience. Have a nice day!

I think others prefer to blog anonymously to keep their privacy, to express and share a little of themselves without worrying to be known immediately.

There are certain limitations in my blogs as for instance my true name is on their so it would not be difficult to track me down that way as I am very active online so I am sure people can figure that out. The limitations I do use are simply because there is so much fraud and I see and read about it daily that I do not want to be a target. A couple months a go a myLot and also online, very active member was a victim of fraud where he had all his accounts hacked, including his Paypal. He lost a great deal of money and well I hope this never happens to me. Although they would not be able to get much as there isn't much there. But even a few cents here and there would be detrimental to me as I work so hard to earn them.

I think it depends on the topic of the writing or the blog. Some things just might be slightly embarrassing to write about in your own name, you know? Also, I think some people are just more private than others.

One reason is that he may want to be able to write to write anything and everything under the sun, and people close to him may be hurt by it. Because of course, blogging is about sharing what's happening in your daily life, right? What if you suddenly want to write about some acquaintance' sensitive issue? Second is that, what if some psycho out there suddenly decides to stalk you? That'd be totally frightening!

For me, anonymity when writing and blogging gives me the opportunity to be more open. My online persona is much more bold, confident, and outgoing because she doesn't have to worry about what others think. They don't REALLY know who you are. Even if people you know in real life are reading your blog or writing, if you keep an online username instead, they don't know that it's you and therefore can't judge YOU personally for it. I think it also lets you detach and take more risks because there's not much a person can do to harm your non-online life if they don't know who you really are.

Perhaps what they are writing about is on certain people in their life. If they are anonymous, maybe they feel that they can speak more freely.

I have personally never written anything that didn't have my real name on it, I figure that way years from now, if someone should happen to quote one of my articles, or even if they should happen to take a piece from one of my ebooks, and it says my name, then I will be remembered for years to come. Where if you don't put your real name, no one will ever know who really wrote that book. Or that really good article. To me its always best to be up front and honest.

I think it has soemthing to do with the amount of personal inforamtion that goes into a blog and onto the internet. I always liek to amke blogs but never seem to stick with them. When I do make them I never PUBLISH my real name or show my birthday or anythign and I usually dont pass out my url. Bc then, everyone would have the opportunity to rread what I write. It's teh same reason I dont freely pass out referrals to0 mylot. I write personal things here and truly let my whole and true self out for eveyone tos ee and I dont want just anyone to know those things. Maybe it has to do with being shy or without self-esteem or just for personal privacy or maybe perople are scared otehrs will find that information and use it to hurt them (wether in society-viewed ways or by stalkign or soemthing...). I agree with you tha there should be certyawin reservations of what you post to keep yourself safe...But why make yourself a blog or discuss your feelings and thoughts if your not going to be honest?

Actually, I blog using "identities" that are related to the overall theme. It's my marketing solution to a marketing problem: how to promote several online publications. For instance, I have a blog about blogging. So naturally, it makes sense to adopt the identity of a BlogAdvisor. For my blog about moneymaking, I use MoneyEngineer. For my blog about social networking, I use BlogLeader. And so on. These identities are implemented as Twitter accounts. So, any time I need to quote myself, I simply provide a link to a specific tweet. In any case, my true identity is just a link or two away from any of my blogs. So, I'm not a big fan of anonymity. I am, however, a true believer in marketing and marketing strategies.

Security is the main reason why bloggers hide their identities. Another thing is that there's freedom in being faceless. You can say whatever you want to say and people won't even know it was you even if they walk past you on the street. To some bloggers, their blog is where they express what they can't say in person. Just like for writers with pen names. They can have a totally different personality online. I don't mean that they it's their intention to deceive people. Maybe it's just better that way for them. Last thing, that I think is not so important. Some bloggers like to be mysterious. If they happen to have a lot of followers and they become hard to find, people will be more curious and will be more interested in what they want to say. Maybe to shed some light on who the writer really is. Good luck to your writing! Cheers!

I personally feel anonymity is required as precaution to protect your own intrests rather than with an intention to scam others. Specially in Mylot the questions get so personal that you are scared to answer them wonderding what would people think about your if they find out, so its necessary to be open about your opinions at the same time maintain anonymity to keep control over your personal information.

I think ppl feel they can express how they feel more freely if they are 'disguised'. but when ppl feel that noone knows who they are they speak freely and can express opinioms more easily. when theydon't feel that they are more cautious.

I think others prefer to blog anonymously to keep a their privacy, to express and share a little of themselves without worrying to be known immediately.