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Risk #1: The Blog Does not Discriminate
What you publish will reach all audiences, not just a certain group. Therefore, if information on your blog is not intended for someone, it is still available for them to read. T-R-O-U-B-L-E.
Risk #2: Your Mom
From personal experience, you don't want your mom to find your blog. Because then, the one person in your life who thinks she knows everything...will know everything.
Risk #3: Classic Safety Issue
Everyone has heard horrifying tales of chatroom stalkers and online predators. This danger extends to web logs as well, and in many cases, the web log can reveal far more information concerning the author's name, location, appearance, etc than can chatroom conversations or emails. As always, it is best if the author creates an alias when blogging. If pictures are posted in the blog, it is best if the author blur or black out their face in the picture if anonymity is desired.
Risk #4: Addiction
In the tradition of Everquest and online gambling, blogging can become an addictive activity. Moderation is the key.
Risk #5: Reflection
A blog may or may not reflect the actual opinions and personality of the author, but the visitor will still make assumptions about the author based on what he or she reads.
Considered byStudents of at 10:49 AM
