Thursday, July 23, 2009

Anonymous blog commentators want to stay that way

     Interesting experiment in digital media. The Lawrence (Kansas) Journal-World interviewed its ten most prolific commentators. Two used their real names, one is no longer active. The seven anonymous commentators all refused to reveal their names, most citing employment concerns although a couple mentioned concern about harassment due to comments.  For a fictional exploration of commenting on blogs, read the current Jeffery Deaver book, Roadside Crosses. As usual for Deaver, it's quite well-done.

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