Last time I checked this was MY blog right? So why is it that there are times I feel the need to censor what I say? Why? Because I don't want to offend the sensibilities of any of my readers. Why? Because I'm a people pleaser. Why? Because I want you to like me. How lame is that? We all come together here from all different walks of life and what doesn't phase one person might scare off another.
Why do I care? We don't even really know each other do we? I mean we have a sense of each other but there is so much more to me than is portrayed on this blog. I'm more than a mother, wife and housekeeper. I maintain this blog as a light hearted place (though it has been heavy at times). I don't want heated discussions or tirades in all CAPS. I just want to feel like I can say what I want and not scare people off. Although if I scare them off maybe it's for the best?
Don't be alarmed. I'm not talking about confessing to a murderous rampage or my life as a street walker. Just everyday thoughts and that sorta crap. You know?
Hmmm something to ponder.
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I too feel the need to censer what I write. My hubby and some of his family and friends read my blog, so I don't want to be too honest.
I only censor what I write because I use my real name on my blog and I know there are family members who read it. It makes sense to censor when you're putting it out there on the big, bad Internet, where anyone can stumble upon it.
Hey me too! I sensor myself too. I sensor myself because my family and friends read my blog so I can't really rag on them on the blog. I also sensor things because of privacy of certain people in my life that don't want to be blogged about. Feel free to speak your mind!
My brother, my husband and my best friend are really the only ones who know me in the "real" world that read this. I do keep my identity a secret and I try to keep details that would give me away under wraps as well. Just in case. Why do I care what the rest of you might think about me though?
I'm disappointed OGO. I thought you were a murderous rampager and a street walker. I'm going to stop reading your blog now.
There are only two people who know about my blog and I prefer it that way. I don't want to have to censor myself. It's my place to express myself and I like the anonymity. The fact that people comment is a bonus and makes me put a bit more effort into it.
I use animal stories to say what's really on my mind. Which isn't much obviously.
Most people censor their blogs. Either that or their lives are perfect and mine just sucks..
terrifying maybe but you would also be free. Free to be who you are meant to be without worrying about offending tom, dick, and harry.
hi OGO - I've missed you. I am so with you on this post. I find that I "sensor" myself a lot on my blog and when I don't I wonder if I'm offending people or scaring off my bloggy peeps! So weird that we feel that way about people that we truly don't know, you know? Plus you and I both have spouces that read our blogs. Now, I tell mine everything and I'm sure you do too but there are some things I would be more honest about on my blog if he didn't read me every day...I still love you. The real and the sensored versions ;O)
I was a Trans-gendered Wookie, named Chewmocha, in my former life.
You were a street walker.....that would explain some of your skills.............
I can't believe you censor yourself...you always seem so brave. And we do like you. Anyway.
My mother always told me never to put anything in writing that I would be ashamed for anyone to read. The few times I did not take her adivce, I got caught and ended up hurting a persons feelings or ratting on myself and getting caught. I may be 60 but I have learned that my mother's advice usually works best. I think the world would be a better place if we all used a bit of censorship.
Happy Anniversary!
I felt it would be intrusive to comment on the other blog.
I don't really censor myself when it comes to my blogs..I'm not out there like Pizzaslinger is, who couldn't give a flying fart what people think of her cause she's so great. If I do censor myself..its in regards to the political climate right now..so I prefer not to blog about that subject. Not because my Blogger family would desert me, but I don't need the FBI to be wiretapping my phones, or kidnapping and torturing me in the middle of the night, because I don't see things the way they do. Ah well.
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