It’s not uncommon in literature for the writer’s identity to be masked. It can serve many benefits; studies suggest that people are less judgemental of an article if they do not know the identity of the author. Some may distrust the source or validity of the article; it’s a subjective thing.
Blogging has brought about a new era of publishing. Anyone with with a laptop and internet access can get online and publish their thoughts, views and opinions to the world. Some will proudly stamp their name all over; some will hide behind the screen.
A recent court case over the identity of a controversial blogger in the UK has threatened that anonymity and could have implications in the future.
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