Be careful what you post - SV650.org

Bri w · 11-01-12, 09:36 AM

Not wishing to derail another thread in which a 'controversial' issue is being discussed and advice is being sought/offered I thought I'd post up a recent experience.

I'm currently off work poorly poorly. My boss rang me a couple of weeks ago and queried something I'd posted up on here. It was nothing controversial, and in truth he was doing it because he cared but I found it intrusive. Things could have been very different if what I'd posted something a little different.

So be careful what you post...

Geodude · 11-01-12, 10:01 AM

True words Bri, sadly it seems that cyber stalking is starting to become the norm these days.

11-01-12, 10:18 AM

My nephew was suspended from college for a week for something he wrote on FB about a teacher, it wasn't even public view, they looked at it through someone elses FB account.

I was furious tbh, info not in the public domain is private, freedom of speech isn't that anymore.

Anyway, turns out they were just trying scare him a little as my sister pointed out they were acting illegally by using information gained in that way.
Still annoying.

11-01-12, 10:28 AM

this is why i had my FB set all to private, i was working in an office once where the new applications forms would come in and they would first check facebook, look through their past posts, photos etc to see if they "were of suitable character"

bad times we live in, and this is why i have deleted Facebook. please dont tell mr zuckerberg =[

Bluepete · 11-01-12, 10:31 AM

I've suffered this at work too.

I thought it was really sad.

Pete

11-01-12, 10:32 AM

Tom, that's why I try to stick to my 'only post on the forum what you'd tell people in person' rule.

It's underhanded IMO as you may behave differently ( like a knob) in company of your FB friends as opposed to your professional colleagues where you could be a model employee.

11-01-12, 10:33 AM

I never accept "friends" requests on Facebook from professional contacts.

If they knew what I was like when I left work, I'd be fooked.

maviczap · 11-01-12, 10:34 AM

Yep, don't post nothing controversial or sackable

Tis sad

Messie · 11-01-12, 10:49 AM

It is sad, but true these days. But is it really any worse than someone letting the boss know what you did at the week end, type of thing.

personally I'm as careful as possible these days (when I remember!)

Drew Carey · 11-01-12, 10:56 AM

I don't have anyone at work on my Facebook. End of, with privacy lockdown to the max.

Quote:

Originally Posted by specialone

My nephew was suspended from college for a week for something he wrote on FB about a teacher, it wasn't even public view, they looked at it through someone elses FB account.

I was furious tbh, info not in the public domain is private, freedom of speech isn't that anymore.

Anyway, turns out they were just trying scare him a little as my sister pointed out they were acting illegally by using information gained in that way.
Still annoying.

Although I agree that the above it totally wrong. I am no lawyer, but as soon as you type anything on Facebook - (or other similar sites) - is it not a case, that legally, that information is now classed as in the Publc Domain. Irrespective of privacy settings etc. Just a question for any legal bods really?!?!

11-01-12, 09:36 AM	#1
Bri w Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Turre, Almeria Posts: 668	Be careful what you post Not wishing to derail another thread in which a 'controversial' issue is being discussed and advice is being sought/offered I thought I'd post up a recent experience. I'm currently off work poorly poorly. My boss rang me a couple of weeks ago and queried something I'd posted up on here. It was nothing controversial, and in truth he was doing it because he cared but I found it intrusive. Things could have been very different if what I'd posted something a little different. So be careful what you post... __________________ *"It's not the years in your life, it's the life in your years."* Currently - Fighting the urge... seen a nice Triumph America Previously - Honda CB125, Honda CB400-4 & BSA B40, Moto Guzzi 850, Yamaha RD250, Suzuki GT380, Kawasaki Z1B, Kawasaki Z650, Honda VFR, Triumph Street Triple R.

11-01-12, 10:01 AM	#2
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,675	Re: Be careful what you post True words Bri, sadly it seems that cyber stalking is starting to become the norm these days. __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

11-01-12, 10:18 AM	#3
Specialone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Be careful what you post My nephew was suspended from college for a week for something he wrote on FB about a teacher, it wasn't even public view, they looked at it through someone elses FB account. I was furious tbh, info not in the public domain is private, freedom of speech isn't that anymore. Anyway, turns out they were just trying scare him a little as my sister pointed out they were acting illegally by using information gained in that way. Still annoying.

11-01-12, 10:28 AM	#4
tom-k6 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Be careful what you post this is why i had my FB set all to private, i was working in an office once where the new applications forms would come in and they would first check facebook, look through their past posts, photos etc to see if they "were of suitable character" bad times we live in, and this is why i have deleted Facebook. please dont tell mr zuckerberg =[

11-01-12, 10:31 AM	#5
Bluepete Member Mega Poster Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ex motorcyclist Posts: 1,961	Re: Be careful what you post I've suffered this at work too. I thought it was really sad. Pete

11-01-12, 10:32 AM	#6
Specialone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Be careful what you post Tom, that's why I try to stick to my 'only post on the forum what you'd tell people in person' rule. It's underhanded IMO as you may behave differently ( like a knob) in company of your FB friends as opposed to your professional colleagues where you could be a model employee.

11-01-12, 10:33 AM	#7
The Idle Biker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Be careful what you post I never accept "friends" requests on Facebook from professional contacts. If they knew what I was like when I left work, I'd be fooked.

11-01-12, 10:34 AM	#8
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Be careful what you post Yep, don't post nothing controversial or sackable Tis sad __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

11-01-12, 10:49 AM	#9
Messie The Teacer Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: colchester Posts: 2,739	Re: Be careful what you post It is sad, but true these days. But is it really any worse than someone letting the boss know what you did at the week end, type of thing. personally I'm as careful as possible these days (when I remember!) __________________ There's a fine line between a hobby and a mental illness

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