Week Eight Reading Reaction #3

I was struck by this term that kept appearing in the reading for the week: "expressive privacy." I was not sure how exactly to take this idea, but apparently it is something that a great meany bloggers value as they post information about themselves on the internet. I was surprised at the level of want of privacy on the internet by bloggers because as an individual who is posting information, i should be prepared for any all all reactions from various people. The idea that the internet is a forum where people can freely express ideas in a manner that is free from invasion is too idealistic. Of course, who would not want to be able to freely express themselves and post pertinent information that is a reflection of their own development? However, people must think of the internet as a public space, just like a park, a street or an open public space. Just because an individual may be in the privacy of their own home, does not mean that their ideas a private. Once a person posts information on the internet, they have exposed themselves to the public and to all the risks that come with such exposure. Clearly having expressive privacy is ideal, but anything that is worth doing always comes at a price.