Exposing one’s soul is not something I would naturally choose to do, let alone in public. To share my deepest thoughts and concerns is a practice I would usually reserve for a select and intimate few. Yet the web in its current incarnation seems to challenge this notion head on.

Through blogs and social forums, not only does one expose oneself to an unknown audience. This exposure also invites both judgement and interaction. I am not comfortable with this exposure. As a result, I find blogging difficult.

I like to be able to define my audience and to manage both the output and likely level of interaction. It takes a newly sought boldness to relax these requirements, to just write and be open to whatever the web will offer up in response, if anything.

Perhaps this is not that different from what is happening in real life. In dealing with other people, using a product or service and consuming information we all naturally make assessments and form opinions. The interactivity of much of the web with its comment and ranking features makes it easier for all these thoughts to be fed back. This can be a positive thing, for this feedback could lead to ongoing improvement.

I approach this world with hesitation. I see that perhaps the potential costs to pride, control and privacy may be worth the possible benefits.

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