As a self-proclaimed “internet junkie”, I have been online for almost 20 years. And during that time, I have noticed a trend – people are increasingly turning to the internet to express themselves anonymously.
Whether it’s through blogging, social media, or even just talking to friends online, anonymity is becoming more and more popular.
So is starting a blog anonymously legal? In short, yes. There are a few caveats, but for the most part, starting and running a blog anonymously is legal.
The biggest caveat is that you need to make sure that you are not violating any copyright laws. For example, if you are using copyrighted images or content without permission from the owner of that content, you may be in violation of copyright law.
Similarly, if you are using private information without the consent of the person who provided that information, you may also be in violation of privacy law.
Otherwise, starting and running a blog anonymously is generally legal. You can post whatever you want without fear of retribution from either your employers or the government.
And while there may be some risks involved in blogging anonymously (namely the risk of being cyber-bullied or harassed), those risks are typically much lower than the risks associated with openly expressing yourself in public. Overall, blogging anonymously is a safe and legal option for self-expression.