Where does time go?
2 weeks ago I attended Lexi.net’s "Online Identity" conference.
A bit of a schizoprhenic experience. One conference track was focused on protecting my online identity. The other one was on promoting my identity.
What did I learn about protecting my identity? There are basic things I can do. Like using decent passwords. Avoiding giving out personally identifying information. And, using anonymizers if I really want to mask my IP address. BUT, if some bad guy really, really wants to get my info — well, he can.
It’s the promotion bit I want to focus on.
I had the opportunity to listen to 2 accomplished and ‘notorious’ female bloggers. Which got me to thinking?
How come the conference didn’t feature notorious male bloggers?
I mean there were a swack of local, male bloggers at the conference — me included. But, why did the conference organizers pick three women to present?
Some thoughts:
- The female bloggers were all writers first, before they became Bloggers,
- All were very articulate, entusiastic, and passionate,
- All had something to say — even if it was the gory details of their mucked up life
I think Blogging is a super tool for the Artistic-type. Blogging is about self-expression. No censors. No Rules. No structure.
And, I think it’s a great way to express the "Feminine Voice".
Now, what does that mean for me? And, you?
Will you step out and speak your mind?
Come to that, will I?
Time will tell.
