Comments on: Japan It Up Before You Leave

By: Winnie

Winnie — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 07:34:10 +0000

I think by putting a name (or even a face of the blogger) to the blog will help establish it as more of a brand and less of just another blog in the mix. Promote the name and face of the blogger along with the blog to help give it a personality. Something that personal usually more impressing. People will feel “at home” with your blog if they know you more. That’s my opinion…

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 03:36:08 +0000

I’m coming to Japan, so I guess I should Japan it up first!

By: Contamination

Contamination — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 13:23:16 +0000

Or you could be as sweet as pie, friendly as they come and still end up with some weirdo giving you grief.

It’s easier this way.

By: Chris B

Chris B — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:57:15 +0000

I think people who hide their names are paranoid. The net and existing on it should be just like the real world. Act right ,give respect, back up what you say and don’t get ignorant with people for no good reason.

As long as you are not a total a___ole you should be fine.

By: smoother

smoother — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 23:52:48 +0000

I see the name thing comment as constructive criticism and you have a point. I might start using my first name, who knows.

I appreciate you taking the time to blog about my site. 2008 should be a crazy year, so stay tuned!

By: Contamination

Contamination — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:17:02 +0000

Well, I see my name mentioned and I can’t help but comment right? Is that called comment bait? (like how I got John Cow to comment on one of my posts)

Anyhow, why do I blog anonymously? The internet is a big place, there are loads of weirdo’s out there and I feel very comfortable having the two at arms length from one another.

Does this mean I don’t want to meet other bloggers face to face? No, I’m planning to meet Lina from Urutora No Hi when she comes to Japan in April, but there’s already interest in which mask I will use for the “we met, this proves it” photo.

I guess it could just boil down to comfort and security. I feel comfortable blogging anonymously knowing I’ve reduced the chances of my online hobby coming back to bite me on the bottom.