Comments on: What Happens in Facebook Doesn’t Stay in Facebook

By: Kent

Kent — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 04:34:00 +0000

Earl, yes it could read internet, or any of the other so called social networking sites. The reason I didn’t focus on the larger internet is because I think people sometimes get behind the walls of some of these sites and fall into a false sense of security or secretiveness.Anon, if that story is true (and I don’t know one way or the other), it’s embarrassing for sure. But there was no threat of violence or criminal activity involved. So I think it’s a much lesser offense, if you will.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:52:00 +0000

What are your comments on the Riley Skinner fiasco? Kind of on the same lines as this story. Digital media comes back to bite you…

By: earl

earl — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:43:00 +0000

Nice write-up. Maybe that title should read “What Happens on the Internet Doesn’t Stay on the Internet.” There are numerous similar indiscretions that have come back and haunted Myspace users as well as other “social site” participants.As far as job impact, most companies now do an Internet search or pay for a search before hiring. The better the applied for position, the more likely they’re going to search you out.My general rule of thumb has been, don’t put anything on the Internet you wouldn’t want your immediate family to see or read.