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Am I the only person on here that has made the conscious decision to let their internet persona be an extension of them in reality? I mean, if you wanted to find my real name and some basic information about me, I don't think you'd have to look too much further than Google.

I know that gives a lot of people the creepers, but I don't see what the harm is. I don't put information on the internet if I don't want it there. I don't use Facebook's privacy settings because I'm not under the illusion that I'm in the business of selectively disseminating info about myself to the public. If you really want to see a number of pictures of me doing silly things, or if a potential employer wants to see me doing silly things, they're more than welcome to. I don't break the law, pretty much ever.

I feel like I'm in the vast minority on this one. I think the internet (and facebook, and blogs) is a powerful tool to go make a name and or career for yourself. You can now make your own self a personal brand. If that's not your cup of tea and you're planning on using the internet as a one-way relationship, I guess I can understand that. I'm just not that kind of person, I guess.