I struggle a bit from time to time trying to figure out what I should put on here. Part of that is trying to figure out who my audience is. I like being able to share my life with others without barriers. But there are interesting things that happen in my life that are sensitive in nature. At this point I’ve already lost a friend somewhat over things that I have posted here, but I should have known better. I’ve already avoided posting about work in the past. But the cost/benefit ratio becomes a bit more hazy when I consider the impact of things I’ve written here on my career. Or, if things go correctly, my students. Maybe I should make this private…
(Inspired by a post on Feministe’s site and some of the responses she received, specifically from Watermelon Punch.)
i like that post on feministe’s site.
do your students know of your site? i consider the same things as i move forward with my own blog… academia, as well as theatre, is very tight and doesn’t respond well to those with “loose lips.” it is very easy to get shut out because of something you said online. would suck to get dooced before you had a chance for tenure.