Your responses varied from those who had friends that read their blog (and therefore kept some finance details secret) to those who kept it secret from everyone (and bared all). Some were more comfortable with friends rather than family reading their blog and another liked the privacy of being anonymous but wouldn't mind being outed.
But when it comes down to it we all love the freedom that anonymity gives us. I know I do. Before I was outed only two people I knew read my blog, bf and one close friend. Since then I've shared my blog with my family and a few more friends. I have decided to keep my financial information on this blog for two reasons. First, not every detail is on this blog anyway and second, putting this information out there keeps me accountable. I love updating my sidebars so much that I think it motivates me to save more. By putting this information out there I'm accountable to myself, but also to my readers. I probably won't post my weekly spending anymore and I'm not sure about my monthly spending, but my financial goals, budget and sidebars are staying put.
p.s.- I never found out who it was and the person didn't say anything mean - in a way I think it was an honest mistake. Just an honest mistake that totally freaked me out.
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well it's good that you know what's up now :) i think reviewing this decision every 6 months or so will help you stay on track with what you actually *want*. good job! (i'm still 50/50 on this myself)
Hi, I came across your blog while searching for finance. I am "out" on my blog and I don't really have a problem with it. However, I can see why people would want to remain anon and that should be respected. I look forward to reading more!
I have a health blog and am out and proud. It has made writing about some personal issues (like relationships, etc.) challenging because I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings. But writing about my own experiences with a disease is fine because I figured it helps people to get to know me and where I'm coming from. I think having a PF blog where you're "open" is fine because it's not like you're posting your account numbers or anything. Maybe you don't want friends knowing how much money you make, but it's not dangerous or anything... But if you do write about "personal" things often then definitely be careful because once you're out you cannot go back!
-Allison
www.lemonade-life.com
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