That’s why the latest incarnation of my blog doesn’t even have a technical category.

And all my family knows I have a website. Not sure who–if anyone reads–but they know about my site, and my dad at least always visits my front page (guess he likes the variety of flower pr0n) So I have to consider that as well. So I don’t talk about family matters on my site, except for amusing incidents.

As far as work, I am extremely careful there, and pretty much will only write about things I see in the open lab, or things I overhear about the open lab, unless I am certain there is no way of tracking that information back to an individual.

Does it put a damper on what I write? Yes it does. I write about my depression, but cannot talk about the greatest source of depression, family history and relations. That’s difficult.

I’ve also noticed that, excluding depression, the more people that have found my site, the harder it is for me to write the long interesting articles I used to write.

Of course time constraints and my continuing battle with depression may pay a greater part in that then I like to admit.

As far as social bookmarking sites? No interest in ‘em.

Dealing with trolls? Depends upon my relationship with the blogger, and the tone of the individual website. But usually I have no trouble telling people when they are wrong. After all, that’s the best part about commenting, right?

In general, I use the “bar rule.” If I’d be embarrassed if someone overheard me in a bar talking like I do on my blog, then, no, it doesn’t go on the blog. If I wouldn’t be, then I post it, if it’s something I’m interested in writing about.

There are special rules of engagement as it pertains to stories about people with whom I have a personal relationship – I generally seek permission before I’ll talk about someone if I know them.

If the person in question has a public presence (i.e., publishes their own blog, is covered by traditional media outlets), I consider them fair game, although I try not to act like an ass. I would never knowingly publish falsehoods about someone, but if you act like a jerk in public, then you’re going to get called on it in my space. Private jerkiness – not so much.

As for my behavior on other people’s spaces…it depends. If someone was being a big, fat jerk on a UCF blog, I’d probably respond in kind. On a blog where I’m an occasional visitor or a lurker? I’d probably remain silent and let my host handle it. Not everyone appreciates my particular brand of vitriol, and I am aware that I do have a couple rough edges in spite of the ongoing civilizing process.

I have no opinion about DIGG or the other services you mention – mostly I think I just don’t care. I write about what interests me, and use my blog to keep my community aware of what’s going on with me. Attracting visitors really isn’t a priority.

GoDaddy always tells me they’ll refund prorata if you prepay. I take that with a grain of salt but it’s worth trying for!

I just wish I hadn’t just paid for another year of hosting. Ugh.