Why? As an anonymous blogger I can write what I really think and believe. If my identity were known, I would have to censor myself and refrain from commenting on various hot/controversial topics in order to avoid pissing off my employer, neighbors, significant other, or worse -have Chase Ingersoll spread nasty, untrue rumors about my sexual, drinking, or dating habits. Being anonymous allows me to be more honest- not less.

Seems to me that the only reason to have one’s identity known is to attain minor celeb status, free drinks (yes, I know, Bill, you don’t drink), schmooz with other local minor celebs/pols…. The never ending quest for fame.

Women may fear stalkers. Others may fear retaliation by repressive government, employers, families, neighbors.

Since I don’t give a rat’s behind about much of anything, I am not anonymous. I rant against everything I dislike, and warn, scold, inspire, praise, attack, mock, encourage, educate, enlighten…in my own name, and with a real profile.

To make up a fictional character, give him a blog, then have him praise and link to your real name blog: BS. This is Pseudo Blogging. It sucks and so does the blogger. A politician? As an Ethical Anarchist, I’m not surprized.