The public discussion about "online reputation" has gotten darker, as "public shaming" appears in more and more headlines. We may think it's tough to be a celebrity, having everything one does – good, bad or anything in between – go viral. But it's even tougher not to be, if you post something negative online. Because when you're not a celebrity, it seems only bad stuff goes viral, not just every … [Read more...] about From public shaming to public compassion
invisible audiences
Facebook’s ‘Timeline’: More than a new look
If Facebook's newly fashioned user profile, Timeline, says anything, it says that what you post on the social Web is forever (but it does say more – keep reading). In many ways, Timeline is a safety- and privacy-education tool right in your face (on your screen), as you go. Because "Timeline collects and chronicles everything you’ve ever posted to Facebook," Slate reports. It used to be that all … [Read more...] about Facebook’s ‘Timeline’: More than a new look
The Net effect
Just why do we need to think before we post and text? A logical question your kids may be asking you. Here's a possible answer: because... online socializers and media sharers have invisible audiences those audiences could be small or huge (tough to tell) those readers, viewers, friends, acquaintances, potential ex-friends and employers can copy, paste, do just about anything they want with our … [Read more...] about The Net effect