Privacy is such a hot topic these days due in large part to recent NSA revelations. Having an online presence can be such an asset professionally, a way to connect with your family and friends. What you say and when you say it can be and analyzed by various systems that perform data mining on you. Using a VPN is actually a safe security practice especially on public networks. Don’t be ashamed of using a VPN (it wont make you a terrorist) Use separate aliases based on whether it is for professional, family or leisure activities.”]