Aliyah C. Tipton
Staff Writer
It is 2017 and just about everyone you know is on social media. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat…YOU NAME IT!
People are posting everything, however, how much information is too much information?
These are 10 things I feel you should never post on social media.
10. Personal conversations
Personal conversations are just that—personal! Your followers on social media do not need to see every personal conversation you have. If you get consent from the other party to post your conversation, fine. Otherwise, keep it between yourself and the person you had the conversation with.
9. Bullying
Bullying remains a serious issue. Over the past few years, many teenagers and young adults have committed suicide as a result of being bullied via social media. Some people have taken legal action. Whether it is in person on via social media, bullying is wrong.
8. Drugs and alcohol
Posting photos or videos of yourself consuming drugs or alcohol may seriously hurt you when seeking employment. Chris Coleman, a senior music education/sociology major said, “Our social media pages represent us. As college students aspiring to enter the professional world, at some point these are things that employers and institutions scrutinize when they choose who represents them.”
7. Your every move
Everyone has at least one follower on social media that posts EVERYTHING! Carvina Mitchell, a senior psychology major said, “Social media does not need to know every move you make. You should move in SILENCE!” The truth of the matter is you do not need to put every detail of your life on social media.
6. Exotic/Nude Photos
Sometimes social media is flooded with half-naked photos of women, as well as men. Some women and men post photos/videos that focus on their private areas. In the world of social media, these half naked photos and videos are referred to as “thirst traps”. Don’t get caught in the “trap” and then get offended when you are approached in an offensive manner. What you put out there is what you will get back.
5. Location
It is very important not to post your current location on social media, especially when on vacation. It can be dangerous and alert potential thieves of your whereabouts. Vacation photos and videos can be shared later.
4. Finances
It’s Friday and you just received your paycheck. You go to the bank, cash your check, and post videos on Snapchat of your $50 and $100 bills. No one likes a showoff. Someone may also plot to rob you, especially if they see that you carry large amounts of cash with you.
3. Confidential information
Internet Use 101: NEVER post confidential information to your social media accounts. This includes your home address, credit or debit card number, phone number, and the like. Be careful not to fall into the traps that are set by scammers to get your personal information.
2. Relationship issues
When you and your significant other are having relationship issues, keep the business at home. It is upsetting and childish to see couples arguing back and forth on social media. Avoid social media when there are problems in your relationship. Instead, take the time to actually communicate issues with your spouse.
1. Anything you may regret later on
It’s simple. Do not post a photo or video that you may regret seeing later on in life. Don’t post any embarrassing photos or videos of your friends either, no matter how funny you may think it is at the moment. Once you post something, you cannot get it back.
