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Oh, I definitely have to fight the urge to self-edit, usually in my journal. It's not even because of the people I know outside of TFP; it's because I've been journaling for so long that I wind up realizing that I probably have a type of "persona," as I think we all do, and sometimes I'm loathe to mention things that may go against that persona - for fear of being judged, I guess.
Which is kind of ridiculous because I have never received anything other than support from TFPers, no matter what I write. It's one of the reasons I've stayed here so long. People are generally very respectful, and if they're not, it's taken care of. The moderators work very hard to ensure that TFP is a safe place. I guess it's just something I have to work to get over.
As for everything on the internet becoming public data...my TFP screenname is only used for TFP matters, which allows me to keep some anonymity, and allows me to feel safe on here.
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You have to laugh at yourself...because you'd cry your eyes out if you didn't. - Emily Saliers
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