I am trying to figure out what I should have as my inaugural post. I am thinking that it should be something catchy, something that drives people back to read it again and again.

While I contemplate this, I start to wonder about the voice I should use in writing my blog. I want it to be straightforward with no beating around the bush. However, how far do I take it? I want to challenge the status quo, challenge other's assumptions in order to seek truth. Unfortunately, questioning someone's opinions often leads to hurt feelings or offending people.

What I have found online is people tend to write things they would not write or say to people when they are face to face with them. They use the feeling of anonymity to let out their true thoughts, thoughts they would not utter in a public setting.

Another thought that occurred to me was privacy. In this digital world, how do we limit exposure of our personal lives? How do we maintain our privacy? As a security professional, I am always concerned about the amount of information I have out in cyberspace. I have noticed that other people are not as concerned. Some of them put out information that could be used for everything from cyber-stalking to identity theft.

What I have found online is people often don't consider privacy when they post information on social media sites.

Do you write as you would if you were face to face with someone?
Do you consider your privacy when you blog or comment?
How personal is the information you post on Facebook or Myspace?