By Astrid Engels
I have a Facebook account so I can keep in touch with friends from all over the world. Recently a friend of mine posted a You Tube video entitled "Don't Let Facebook Ruin Your Relationship". It was funny while I was viewing it but afterwards I felt just a bit sad.
The couple that was showcased ranted and raved about each other's Facebook activity and appeared to be very involved in it never mind the time of day. It kind of made me wonder if they were keeping tabs on their mate's possible involvement in internet dating!
When I finished watching the video I started to think about social networking and privacy. There's no question that social sites like Facebook are an excellent way to stay in contact with colleagues, friends and family. However, are privacy issues a concern?
Along with this video, there have even been instances where an employee posted a rant about their boss on their social page and unfortunately the boss saw it and the person was soon dismissed from their job. So not only are people getting in trouble with their relationships, but some are getting trouble on the job and even losing their jobs.
Neither personal relationship issues nor work related issues are the fault of the networking site. Common sense plays a part in any posting you make. If you choose to flirt with someone or leave suggestive comments than you'd better be prepared for the backlash.
There are just some things that might just be better left unsaid. Perhaps the social networks can include a disclaimer or some sort of list of social networking etiquette for users. This could help people know what not to write or rant about.
Social networks are nothing more than a communication medium, and a very successful medium at that. Large parts of the population belong to one, or more, of these sites. You can join groups and talk with people that share your interest.
You can network to your heart's content, but you have to remember that even though you're accessing these sites from the comfort of your own home, you should use the same social etiquette online as you do in person. Allowing your curiosity or your frustration with social networking to ruin love life is taking things a step too far.
The couple that was showcased ranted and raved about each other's Facebook activity and appeared to be very involved in it never mind the time of day. It kind of made me wonder if they were keeping tabs on their mate's possible involvement in internet dating!
When I finished watching the video I started to think about social networking and privacy. There's no question that social sites like Facebook are an excellent way to stay in contact with colleagues, friends and family. However, are privacy issues a concern?
Along with this video, there have even been instances where an employee posted a rant about their boss on their social page and unfortunately the boss saw it and the person was soon dismissed from their job. So not only are people getting in trouble with their relationships, but some are getting trouble on the job and even losing their jobs.
Neither personal relationship issues nor work related issues are the fault of the networking site. Common sense plays a part in any posting you make. If you choose to flirt with someone or leave suggestive comments than you'd better be prepared for the backlash.
There are just some things that might just be better left unsaid. Perhaps the social networks can include a disclaimer or some sort of list of social networking etiquette for users. This could help people know what not to write or rant about.
Social networks are nothing more than a communication medium, and a very successful medium at that. Large parts of the population belong to one, or more, of these sites. You can join groups and talk with people that share your interest.
You can network to your heart's content, but you have to remember that even though you're accessing these sites from the comfort of your own home, you should use the same social etiquette online as you do in person. Allowing your curiosity or your frustration with social networking to ruin love life is taking things a step too far.
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