"Reveal thyself"

Although I understand where you're coming from, having someone approach me in the street that I don't know but they know who I am is not my idea of being on equal footing.

Depending on the type of blog you have, someone could approach you angry about something you've said. In New York, my work is known but my face isn't. It allows for privacy.

The Capt - I hear where you are coming from. Some bloggers by the very nature of their blogs, or the type of posts they write are better left unseen. However when I started this blog, my policy was was that I would never write something that I would not be comfortable saying in the real world. For that reason, I do not feel uncomfortable showing my pic.

Wow, a Giluy Ohr (revalation of Light). the famous, Gadol Hador, Tzadik etc... finaly the man himself.

I agree. It is my opinion that websites are an extension of the person. In my case, matters discussed online are consistent with the reality that offline there are a good number of strangers who know my business anyway due to certain public activities. I also feel there is a responsibility to be open to an extent if one presents commentary. Readers should have some idea who is speaking to them, imho.

>>when I started this blog, my policy was was that I would never write something that I would not be comfortable saying in the real world. For that reason, I do not feel uncomfortable showing my pic.<<

Mordey - you make me laugh :) You should start blogging again, the web needs your input.

Hey - I posted a pic of me here...

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