Originally Posted by Quixotic

I still play on low levels but I think it is prudent to consider now, the best way to proceed in regards to how well I am known across the spectrum of poker servers or if I should endevor to remain anonymous. I have secured the same handle on a couple of different playing sites and many general sites (cardplayer.com, etc.)

What concerns me is that if I do eventually reach the upper levels, that people who read my posts will gain information about me that is best that they don't have. But perhaps if I become a solid and tight/aggresive player then a general fear of me (intentionally cultivated ) might be in my favour?

I notice that pro's like Gus Hansen etc, are not afraid to be completly honest and revealing about their thoughts and strategies in their blogs.

Also I have been wondering - what do u think is better - chatting and being friendly on tables or maintaining complete silence?

gus hansen is the king

At the low stakes nobody is going to be looking you up trying to gain an edge. When you do get to the high stakes it would mean you are a very advanced player who mixes up their game well. Even if the other players looked up your posts and read your strategy they shouldn't be able to use it against you in individual hands. Also, people are lazy in general so I would be surprised if even high stakes players looked up your posts and read through them

Bingo. If you're going to play the same way, most of the time, your opponents will figure it out. Some sooner, some later. IF your strategy is always changing, both the observant and the unobservant have something to worry about.