22 March 2013-Social networking blunders can affect your reputation, your job- even your safety. We give you a list of ten things which you should never post on Facebook!
Posting About Your Competitors
Even if you swear you’d never work for a rival company, you really never know. Your office could combine with them in a merger or you might change your mind down the road. Plus, you represent your company. If your rival company sees a Tweet or post that bashes them, they’ll think it’s coming from your organization. And you do not want to deal with the fallout from that.
Teasing a Friend
Sure, it’s hilarious when your BFF busts out of her too-tiny bikini top, but she doesn’t want to hear about it online. Not only that, other people who see your comment or pic will just think you’re kinda bitchy.
Talking Yourself Up
Okay, we all do it. If you helped a grandma cross the street, it feels good to tell other people your random act of kindness. But resist the temptation-no matter how heroic your act, it just looks like plain bragging to other people.
Telling Someone Else’s Story
This is probably the hardest to resist: if your friend got engaged, had a baby, or got married, wait until they announce it online before you do. If you beat them to it, they could get pissed that you scooped their news.
Talking About a Great Meeting
Even if you have a great relationship with the person, Tweeting about an awesome meeting with someone could piss them off- for whatever reason, they might not want other people to know that you just met.
Posting About Kids
Unless they’re your own! Parents can get really iffy on letting people post pics of their little ones online. If you’re dying to put up some really adorable photos, just email the parents first. They’ll appreciate it.
Anything Dramatic
Whether it’s with a co-worker, friend, or boyfriend, nothing good comes from telling, well, everyone about drama you’re having. Not only that, once it’s out there, it’s out there, and your feelings about someone can change the next day. Call or text a friend instead if you need to vent.
Hint about a Hangover
We know you’re too smart to write “I’m sooo hungover!” but even hinting at it is bad. People can read between the lines-suggesting you’re hungover is pretty much the same thing as spelling it out.
Say Where You Are
Most of us check-in as soon as we reach a place. Try and avoid it as much as you can. By letting your friends know you’re going to a specific club or leaving for vacation tomorrow, you’re essentially telling everyone your location and when you won’t be home- setting yourself up to have someone burglarize your place.
Make Identifying Details Public
Posting a cute photo of yourself in front of your house, with the street number in view, lets anyone with access to your page know where to find you. Another reason to never post your name, address, or date of birth is to avoid identity theft.
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