A repeat of an older blog post. This was from back in the day that I thought I could save everyone from the dangers of social media. How silly was that? I have learned my lesson. There are just some who cannot be saved.
I don't think much as changed since this was originally published. Have you ever tried to "save" someone from a social media mistake? What happened?
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A recent exchange from Facebook:
MY FACEBOOK FRIEND: Why does everyone at work feel the need to pick on me & be on my case today? For some reason when everyone in this office is having a bad day, I'm there punching bag! I can't stand that! I want to say something back, and I do, just not exactly what I'd LIKE to say! Oh well...I think this office would be better if it d...idn't have SO MANY bosses LOL!
MY FACEBOOK FRIEND: Just have to pray for them and me to LOL! "Lord Keep Your Arm Around My Shoulder & Your Hand Over My MOUTH!"
HER FRIEND: Just put some Super Colon Blow powder in the office coffee creamer container and I bet noone will pick on you for the rest of the day unless they need a couple...hundred....imodium.
MY FACEBOOK FRIEND: LOL!!! : ) Or I could be nice and make them some Special " Ex-Lax" Brownies! Nah I couldn't do it.....
Young and naive view:
Old people are stupid. They don't know how computers work. I'm so smart that I am in their business and they don't even know it.
Old and cynical view:
I am not as dumb as you think I am. LOL!! LOL!! LOL!!
ME: You do realize that your co-workers can read Facebook don't you?
MY FACEBOOK FRIEND: NOPE they none of them are my friends! And I have my FB security set to were not just any body can read my status unless you are my friends so no worries!
MY FACEBOOK FRIEND: *ok leave out the they*
HER FRIEND: Meh, even if they did- what you say online are your own opinions and its within your own personal space/your life. If they do somehow read it, maybe they will take it as constructive criticism and leave you alone.
ME: I am assuming that (my Facebook friend) is using her work computer to access FB. I'm just saying.....
I am going to channel my mom now. Please note that she is older than me. "So what if everyone jumped off the bridge, it doesn't mean you have to."
Of course they are not going to fire 95% of the company at once. What they will do is pick a few employees who will be fired to make examples out of. There will be a myriad of other "charges" against them that will get them fired. Following the firing(s), the company will announce their new social media policy. Both large and small businesses are being urged by their legal council to develop these policies.
MY FACEBOOK FRIEND: NOPE they none of them are my friends! And I have my FB security set to were not just any body can read my status unless you are my friends so no worries!
MY FACEBOOK FRIEND: *ok leave out the they*
HER FRIEND: Meh, even if they did- what you say online are your own opinions and its within your own personal space/your life. If they do somehow read it, maybe they will take it as constructive criticism and leave you alone.
ME: I am assuming that (my Facebook friend) is using her work computer to access FB. I'm just saying.....
MY FACEBOOK FRIEND: Actually right now I'm using (husband)'s lap top, but reguardless if they want to get that technical at work then 95% of the people who work at (employer) is in trouble LOL! I've had lots of fun reading there crap that they don't know that I can read! Older people @ work don't know how to use there security settings LOL!!!
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Ahhh...to be young and naive again. Just call me old and cynical.
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Young and naive view:
It's Facebook and I have my security settings pretty tight where, unless you are my "friend," you cannot see what I write.
Old and cynical view:
It's Facebook and even though I have my security settings pretty tight, I don't trust them so I assume that anything I write can be seen by anyone. I also know of the existence of keyloggers and savvy IT departments.
Young and naive view:
They are my opinions and I cannot be held accountable for them as it is my right to have an opinion.
Old and cynical view:
Opinions and civil rights are a privilege. However, what you say in the workplace utilizing your employer's computer might limit your civil rights. Please check your employee handbook.
As an old and cynical person, I don't even know how to respond to the friend's idea that the employer would take it as constructive criticism.
As a side note, I found the code of ethics for this company on their website. Excerpt below:
Employees shall not use the Company’s ... property for purposes other than those related to Company business. Employees are prohibited from the unauthorized use ... of the Company’s equipment, supplies, software, data, intellectual property, materials or products. Prior to engaging in any activity on the Company’s time which will result in ... the use of Company equipment, supplies, materials or services for personal or non-work related purposes, employees must obtain the approval of their supervisor.
Young and naive view:
While I used the company's computer to make the original post, I am now using my husband's laptop so everything is null and void. Whatever. Everybody does it so I can too, regardless of the company policy. What are they going to do? Fire 95% of the company at one time?
Old and cynical view:__________________________________________________________
Ahhh...to be young and naive again. Just call me old and cynical.
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Young and naive view:
It's Facebook and I have my security settings pretty tight where, unless you are my "friend," you cannot see what I write.
Old and cynical view:
It's Facebook and even though I have my security settings pretty tight, I don't trust them so I assume that anything I write can be seen by anyone. I also know of the existence of keyloggers and savvy IT departments.
Young and naive view:
They are my opinions and I cannot be held accountable for them as it is my right to have an opinion.
Old and cynical view:
Opinions and civil rights are a privilege. However, what you say in the workplace utilizing your employer's computer might limit your civil rights. Please check your employee handbook.
As an old and cynical person, I don't even know how to respond to the friend's idea that the employer would take it as constructive criticism.
As a side note, I found the code of ethics for this company on their website. Excerpt below:
Employees shall not use the Company’s ... property for purposes other than those related to Company business. Employees are prohibited from the unauthorized use ... of the Company’s equipment, supplies, software, data, intellectual property, materials or products. Prior to engaging in any activity on the Company’s time which will result in ... the use of Company equipment, supplies, materials or services for personal or non-work related purposes, employees must obtain the approval of their supervisor.
Young and naive view:
While I used the company's computer to make the original post, I am now using my husband's laptop so everything is null and void. Whatever. Everybody does it so I can too, regardless of the company policy. What are they going to do? Fire 95% of the company at one time?
I am going to channel my mom now. Please note that she is older than me. "So what if everyone jumped off the bridge, it doesn't mean you have to."
Of course they are not going to fire 95% of the company at once. What they will do is pick a few employees who will be fired to make examples out of. There will be a myriad of other "charges" against them that will get them fired. Following the firing(s), the company will announce their new social media policy. Both large and small businesses are being urged by their legal council to develop these policies.
Young and naive view:
Old people are stupid. They don't know how computers work. I'm so smart that I am in their business and they don't even know it.
Old and cynical view:
I am not as dumb as you think I am. LOL!! LOL!! LOL!!
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