And again, some of them will remain nameless.
But I am being reinforced in my prejudice that what you say, or don't say online, says something about who you are. I find this fascinating -- and a bit dispiriting.
For sure, there have been times when I've made an ass of myself.
A lot of my friends online choose to say nothing. They prefer, apparently, to conduct most of their lives offline.
Some of my other friends have alternative personas. That's really intriguing.
I sometimes wonder what the heck they think when I post a blog update, or some rant from one of the media outlets that gives me the privilege of ranting (and even getting paid for it!).
And then there are folks who sometimes let it all hang out sometimes. I don't know too many of them.
And I may not even know them well.
But I do wonder: what were they thinking when they posted a status update or wrote on a blog?
Did they realize that what they wrote might say more about them then perhaps they would want others to know?
Or do they take the risk, and jump, with forethought and bravery?
Do they gamble that readers and "friends" will be kind?
Because I take on a public persona now and then, I have gotten all kinds of comments. I am well aware of the risks of exposing myself.
But I also know it's what people aren't saying to you that may matter more.
And I wonder what I have opened to public view without even knowing it.
In the meantime, I'm in the hunt for dignity. While it seems like an old-fashioned virtue, it might be one we should bring back.
I'll let you know if I find it -- offline. Because if it's found online, the person behind it ain't saying anything.
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