I may be an addict. At first, I thought it was just me ... I had too much time on my hands (I don't) and need to impose more self-discipline. But I've been hearing whispers, and then outright talk, of others with the same issue. On-line social networking addictions.
If you are familiar with My Space, Facebook, Twitter, and some of the other on-line sites, you probably know what I'm talking about. For those who are as-of-yet uninitiated, the social networking I am referring to are on-line community sites used by individuals for personal, social and business relationship development.
It's interesting! It is possible to meet all sorts of new people. It's fun! You are able to share snippets of thought, activities and photos with your "friends", not to mention reconnect with those you may have lost contact with in the past.
However:
1. Remember that the internet is a public space; are you sharing information that you would prefer not to see printed on the front page of a newspaper? Even with privacy settings, your profile may still become available to clients, employers and colleagues, both current and future.
2. Ask permission before posting the photo of a friend on your profile. Just because you like it does not mean that person will; it could cause embarrassment both personally and/or professionally.
3. Be mindful of the language you use in your postings. Once something is in print, it tends to stand out in vivid color.
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Remember...
Your on-line profile is a reflection of your personality and
professionalism. Once something is posted, people can save it, even if
you have deleted the content from your profile.
People will form their opinions and judgments about you from
the information posted on-line. Are you giving them the right impression?
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