Basic Guide on Blogging Anonymously
What is Anonymous Blogging?
Anonymous Blogging is the act of writing weblog entries privately.
Why should anyone Blog anonymously?
There are many reasons Bloggers decide to Blog anonymously. Some of these reasons include:
1) When Blogging about sensitive issues and controversial topics, some Bloggers wish to be anonymous to avoid personal and/or professional repercussions.
2) If a blogger resides in a country where free speech is limited or prohibited, blogging anonymously may be the only way to communicate to the public and avoid the possibility of imprisonment or paying heavy fines.
3) Anonymous blogging is also useful when bloggers wish to expose workplaces and organizations without being traced as the originator of the information and to avoid being fired from work and/or sued.
4) When a blogger wishes to write about highly personal matters, blogging anonymously may be the best way to go about expressing one’s true feelings, thoughts and experiences without trying to censor oneself too much.
Can you recommend some tools to use for blogging anonymously?
At this time, there aren’t a lot of user-friendly tools that can be used for blogging anonymously. However, some blog platforms like WordPress and LiveJournal may be used in order to password-protect blog entries. This type of feature is useful for bloggers who wish to have more security and privacy in their weblogs.
Here are other useful tools for bloggers who wish to blog anonymously:
• Anonyblog – This is a Movable Type-powered weblog where everyone can log-in and write a blog entry anonymously. It’s a way for people to share some thoughts and feelings in a community without any trace of one’s identity. Some entries are interesting, but there are also those that leave a lot to be desired. Some commenter may also be abusive, but there are also those who do try to offer some helpful words.
• Invisiblog (Beta) – This is a software/service in beta that “lets you publish a weblog using GPG and the Mixmaster anonymous remailer network.”
• Anonymizer: Anonymous Surfing – This is a simple commercial software that allows you to surf the Internet and blog online anonymously.
Do you have any other tips on anonymous blogging?
1) Know exactly why you want to blog anonymously. Weigh the pros and cons of such a decision.
2) Remember that no matter how careful you may be with blogging anonymously, there is always a small chance of being “found out.” Be extra vigilant at all times.
3) Never blog at your workplace. Yes, even if you’re not writing about your work and your colleagues.
4) Avoid leaving any trails – clear your cache, Internet history, and even cookies.
5) Don’t use any personally identifiable details in your blog entries. Change names, locations and other information if possible.