It may seem like harmless fun, but there are real privacy concerns. Leading online diary companies say anonymity is the key, allowing those who use the site to remain completely unrecognizable. But what's especially appealing about online diaries is that they're interactive.
Writers share their deepest, darkest secrets, and anyone who surfs by can reply back.
It's so compelling for teens. She's one of the few teens we found who doesn't keep her online diary a secret from her parents. Still, Chelsea's mother worries about her daughter's privacy. I think there are people out there who are smart enough to find you if that's their intent. I think there are a lot of privacy concerns.