Facebook and MySpace comes back to haunt you

mike311gd · Jul 20, 2008

BYH said:

mike311gd said:

Sweet. I'm 25 and, apparently, that makes me dumb. At least I know it's official now. Thanks, skipper.

I'm asked every time I go out with friends (or talk to KY) if I've got a Facebook or MySpace account, and when I tell them I don't, they all ask, "Why?" It's not because of my career or because of the trash that's out there. I just don't want to be part of the trend. I thought it was pointless in college, and I think it's pointless now -- for me.

I don't have that many friends anymore -- probably about 10 with whom I keep in touch -- and we're cool with keeping in touch through e-mails, texts and phone calls. We've got to, well, because I'm the only one of them without Facebook or MySpace accounts. Sometimes we lose touch, which happens naturally, but most times we're good.

One of my friends, a teacher, completely disabled her accounts when she was hired. She didn't want her kids to find her. Another friend, another teacher, didn't sign up for either account because of that same reason. I think that's the smart reason -- drunken party photos or not. You just shouldn't want so much of your personal life exposed to those you're in charge of teaching and, more importantly, influencing. But that's just my take, obviously.

I'm going to go back and play with the electrical sockets now.
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I hope this is not one of those times when you have 10,000 spoons when all you need is a fork.

Cause I can loan you several forks.
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I'm gonna go for a walk.

Oz · Jul 20, 2008

BYH said:

mike311gd said:

Sweet. I'm 25 and, apparently, that makes me dumb. At least I know it's official now. Thanks, skipper.

I'm asked every time I go out with friends (or talk to KY) if I've got a Facebook or MySpace account, and when I tell them I don't, they all ask, "Why?" It's not because of my career or because of the trash that's out there. I just don't want to be part of the trend. I thought it was pointless in college, and I think it's pointless now -- for me.

I don't have that many friends anymore -- probably about 10 with whom I keep in touch -- and we're cool with keeping in touch through e-mails, texts and phone calls. We've got to, well, because I'm the only one of them without Facebook or MySpace accounts. Sometimes we lose touch, which happens naturally, but most times we're good.

One of my friends, a teacher, completely disabled her accounts when she was hired. She didn't want her kids to find her. Another friend, another teacher, didn't sign up for either account because of that same reason. I think that's the smart reason -- drunken party photos or not. You just shouldn't want so much of your personal life exposed to those you're in charge of teaching and, more importantly, influencing. But that's just my take, obviously.

I'm going to go back and play with the electrical sockets now.
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I hope this is not one of those times when you have 10,000 spoons when all you need is a fork.

Cause I can loan you several forks.
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"It's like 10,000 spoons when all you need is a knife."

Knife, BYH, knife! Please tell me you butchered the lyric on purpose, because your musical knowledge stops at Journey! ;D

Tom Petty · Jul 20, 2008

mike311gd said:

BYH said:

mike311gd said:

Sweet. I'm 25 and, apparently, that makes me dumb. At least I know it's official now. Thanks, skipper.

I'm asked every time I go out with friends (or talk to KY) if I've got a Facebook or MySpace account, and when I tell them I don't, they all ask, "Why?" It's not because of my career or because of the trash that's out there. I just don't want to be part of the trend. I thought it was pointless in college, and I think it's pointless now -- for me.

I don't have that many friends anymore -- probably about 10 with whom I keep in touch -- and we're cool with keeping in touch through e-mails, texts and phone calls. We've got to, well, because I'm the only one of them without Facebook or MySpace accounts. Sometimes we lose touch, which happens naturally, but most times we're good.

One of my friends, a teacher, completely disabled her accounts when she was hired. She didn't want her kids to find her. Another friend, another teacher, didn't sign up for either account because of that same reason. I think that's the smart reason -- drunken party photos or not. You just shouldn't want so much of your personal life exposed to those you're in charge of teaching and, more importantly, influencing. But that's just my take, obviously.

I'm going to go back and play with the electrical sockets now.
Click to expand...

I hope this is not one of those times when you have 10,000 spoons when all you need is a fork.

Cause I can loan you several forks.
Click to expand...

I'm gonna go for a walk.
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look out for wenders posting in front of the library. he seems pissed.

mike311gd · Jul 20, 2008

Tom Petty said:

mike311gd said:

BYH said:

mike311gd said:

Sweet. I'm 25 and, apparently, that makes me dumb. At least I know it's official now. Thanks, skipper.

I'm asked every time I go out with friends (or talk to KY) if I've got a Facebook or MySpace account, and when I tell them I don't, they all ask, "Why?" It's not because of my career or because of the trash that's out there. I just don't want to be part of the trend. I thought it was pointless in college, and I think it's pointless now -- for me.

I don't have that many friends anymore -- probably about 10 with whom I keep in touch -- and we're cool with keeping in touch through e-mails, texts and phone calls. We've got to, well, because I'm the only one of them without Facebook or MySpace accounts. Sometimes we lose touch, which happens naturally, but most times we're good.

One of my friends, a teacher, completely disabled her accounts when she was hired. She didn't want her kids to find her. Another friend, another teacher, didn't sign up for either account because of that same reason. I think that's the smart reason -- drunken party photos or not. You just shouldn't want so much of your personal life exposed to those you're in charge of teaching and, more importantly, influencing. But that's just my take, obviously.

I'm going to go back and play with the electrical sockets now.
Click to expand...

I hope this is not one of those times when you have 10,000 spoons when all you need is a fork.

Cause I can loan you several forks.
Click to expand...

I'm gonna go for a walk.
Click to expand...

look out for wenders posting in front of the library. he seems pissed.
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I usually avoid libraries. Nothing good can come from a library.

Tom Petty · Jul 20, 2008

depends on the age of the librarian.

BYH · Jul 20, 2008

Oz said:

BYH said:

mike311gd said:

Sweet. I'm 25 and, apparently, that makes me dumb. At least I know it's official now. Thanks, skipper.

I'm asked every time I go out with friends (or talk to KY) if I've got a Facebook or MySpace account, and when I tell them I don't, they all ask, "Why?" It's not because of my career or because of the trash that's out there. I just don't want to be part of the trend. I thought it was pointless in college, and I think it's pointless now -- for me.

I don't have that many friends anymore -- probably about 10 with whom I keep in touch -- and we're cool with keeping in touch through e-mails, texts and phone calls. We've got to, well, because I'm the only one of them without Facebook or MySpace accounts. Sometimes we lose touch, which happens naturally, but most times we're good.

One of my friends, a teacher, completely disabled her accounts when she was hired. She didn't want her kids to find her. Another friend, another teacher, didn't sign up for either account because of that same reason. I think that's the smart reason -- drunken party photos or not. You just shouldn't want so much of your personal life exposed to those you're in charge of teaching and, more importantly, influencing. But that's just my take, obviously.

I'm going to go back and play with the electrical sockets now.
Click to expand...

I hope this is not one of those times when you have 10,000 spoons when all you need is a fork.

Cause I can loan you several forks.
Click to expand...

"It's like 10,000 spoons when all you need is a knife."

Knife, BYH, knife! Please tell me you butchered the lyric on purpose, because your musical knowledge stops at Journey! ;D
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Haha don't worry Oz. It was intentional.

Awesome new side saddle, BTW. Almost makes me wish I rooted for the Royals. Almost.

Oz · Jul 20, 2008

BYH said:

Awesome new side saddle, BTW. Almost makes me wish I rooted for the Royals. Almost.
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At the very least, you ought to sign up for the Mexicutioner's fan club. I'm sure he's got something set up on Facebook and/or MySpace!

Herbert Anchovy · Jul 20, 2008

If you don't think your name gets googled before or after a big job interview, or run through any search engine applicable, you're nuts.

PopeDirkBenedict · Jul 20, 2008

Well, thankfully my name is so common that the odds of finding me in those search results are pretty low.

hondo · Jul 20, 2008

RedSmithClone said:

What the hell is this?

It's a Fox News story, it cannot be real. You're all idiots.
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Does that mean it didn't happen? The proper authorities appear to be quoted and sourced.

Write-brained · Jul 20, 2008

PopeDirkBenedict said:

Well, thankfully my name is so common that the odds of finding me in those search results are pretty low.
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Just hope someone with your name in your area hasn't been arrested for child porn.

hondo · Jul 20, 2008

CollegeJournalist said:

hondo said:

CollegeJournalist said:

hondo said:

TheSportsPredictor said:

More than 15 years ago I covered a speech given by a mayor of some rinky-dink town. I don't even know what the occasion was, some kind of American Legion dinner or something like that. The mayor had recently been arrested for DUI. He spent part of the speech making jokes about his DUI.

He is not part of the current dumbest smart generation.
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Lee Jackson Beauregard said:

There's nothing smart about this generation.
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Okay, he's was dumb. But in terms of an entire generation, this bunch 25 and under has got to be on stupid pills.
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I'm not going to repeat my reply to a similar post of yours from a week or so again, because you'll ignore it too.

But you are, without question, one of the biggest jackasses I've ever come across in person or on a message board. And if you're what you consider smart, consider me dumber than a rock.
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A. Wow. A jackass for expressing an opinion. That's another problem with your generation.
B. You only proved my point with your post.
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Of all people to call out someone for hating on another's opinion, you're the least qualified.

A problem with you, but not necessarily your generation (it's called being specific. You should try it.): You constantly despise anything that doesn't stand up to your old ass view of the world. You think anything and everything that isn't in the hondo book of life is wrong. You think the sky is falling because, God forbid, the younger generation doesn't wear their pants two inches south of their nipples, listens to that god-forsaken rap music and doesn't conform to every idea your kind comes up with.

As I said before, if you consider yourself as one of the "smart ones," I'm happy being an ignorant tool in your book.
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You know what? You can keep your rap and your shorts 6 inches below the underwear. I really don't give a shit. I am merely amused that kids can be so computer and interet saavy, and be total boobs about what they post, and seem to think that no one outside of their little social network will ever see the photos, video, etc.. How many You Tube brawls, naked cell-phone pics, MySpace and Facebook posturings and Girls Gone Wild DVDs have to come back to haunt people before they realize something: Get drunk with your sorority sisters, fine...try not to post the picture of six of you in thongs on the net, and not think it won't be a part of your life in the future. You're a gang of eight-grade kids and you want to jump a classmate. Have at it. But don't videotape it and post it on YouTube and not think anyone outside of your little circle is going to see it.

Hint to the 25 and under set: cops and prosecutors know about the internet.

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