I went to a comedy gig once where the comedian’s friends made up the majority of the audience. It completely distorted the natural flow of his material because they were laughing at him not his jokes. And it’s for that reason that I have not told my friends and family about this blog. I’m not claiming to be a comedian but I think how I write about matters would be compromised. I’d rather they stumble across it. I think that’s how blogs work. I suspect that one friend knows though. My Operation posts would have been a major give away. But I don’t usually post very specifically about myself.
I feel guilty though and the longer I blog without telling them, the more miffed they might be if they find out. Anyone else out there with this dilemma?
I don’t think you should feel guilty about not telling your friends at all, I think you’re right – blogs are different, they are things you stumble across in your ganders through cyberspace.
And it’s not like you’re posting really personal stuff (and I’m sure your friend would be deeply proud of you talking about the gorrilla story). I do know of one woman who was posting incredibly personal (and not-glowing) stuff about her in-laws.
Unfortunately they got wind of it, she posted a huge apology and her blog no longer exists (and I have a feeling Christmas will never be the same, for her).
I didn’t tell anyone at the start. Then I told a few, but just like when I’m in a play and I tell them when opening night is, they just give me a resounding –
meh
It’s safe to say that my friends and family have no interest in the things I do.
I day, it’s your blog. It;s good to have your own space.
I actually did feel guilty about blogging about the stuff I do, when certain family members didn’t know.
Now they are up to speed, so I couldn’t care less if they hit the blog.
The people I’ve blogged about who might not be impressed are my two twats of fellow directors. The friend who shagged a Gorilla would just laugh.
No you certainly shouldn’t feel any guilt. Friends and family don’t need to now every aspect of your life and it’s good to have somewhere to speak openly without fear of reprisal from your nearest and dearest.
Trust me. Once they find out it’s just hassle.
Maybe I’ll post about how we buried our parents in the wrong grave then.
As long as they were actually dead when you did it…
They are though.