BBQ

I am not sure where you came up with that idea.

I was commenting about your post saying the problem was the way people use social web sites. Well here is the thing, it is not up to any of us to decide what is right for others to do. Just because you and I may not want to post embarrassing things about ourselves does not mean others are wrong to do so.

Of course any fallout from doing so is only their own doing.

480sparky

What idea? Knowing what my rights are? And exercising them as well?

What people put up on social networks sites is not the issue. If someone wants to post something embarrassing or even criminal, that's up to them. What is wrong, if you can figure this out, is that no one is obliged to "Friend" anyone of FB for any reason.

The 'problem' is too many sheeple freely comply because they think they must.

And of course, they can refuse to "Friend" anyone they choose as well. If they refuse a potential employer, then that is their right and their decision.

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BBQ

No, not that at all and it seems you are not really reading what I posted.

As far as people not having to comply I agree with you on that point entirely, I never said or indicated that anyone had to provide this info to the employer if they did not want to.


And there is the problem, at no time have I said they are obligated to.

Which I agree with but is not the same as what you said here.

Here you make it sound like they are wrong to do what they choose to do because it is not what you would choose to do.

Chris1971

I hope no future employer ever finds my postings on ET? I'd be screwed!

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HARRY304E

I don't use the internet....

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redblkblu

My facebook isn't visible on a public search, nobody can see jack on it unless they're on my friends list, and nobody is on my friends list unless I know them in real life. The email address my facebook is on is little more than a spam catcher these days. They have settings on there to make these things so. It's not rocket science. I'll give you my name town address and all five of my email addresses, probably even links to 20 of my closest friends and in all likelihood you probably still wouldn't find any sign of me there beyond my name and one picture.

If you really don't want a prospective employer looking at it, they won't be looking at it. This is nothing more or less than what is typical of the constant fear mongering perpetuated by the American media.

Big John

I removed most of my "Thanks" because I felt like an idiot thanking every post in the thread. Let's just say I agree with most of what's said here.

-John

freeagnt54

With my current company they made us sign a wage confidentiality form as a condition of employment. As far as them checking Facebook I have no idea.

Magnettica

Actually, if you watched the video, which you obviously didn't, you'd have heard that sports teams were in fact requiring your FB password to join the team. Why a coach or team would need to do this is beyond me.

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Theriot

Never got into Facebook. I find it is just people complaining and belittling other people or just showing off that I know more than you. Who would waste time participating in such a waste of time. There are better thing you could be doing. Like this forum for example its people helping people and everyone is so understanding and such positive incouragement. Lol

Big John

Agree. Why would I waste my time complaining and belittling people on Facebook when it's so much more fun to complain and belittle people here?

-John

HARRY304E

Thanks ,,Can i have my thanks back please.?..

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Chris Kennedy

I've got one of those also.

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http://apnews.myway.com/article/20120323/D9TLT6VG0.html

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http://apnews.myway.com/article/20120323/D9TLT6VG0.html

WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. intelligence community will now be able to store information about Americans with no ties to terrorism for up to five years under new Obama administration guidelines.
Until now, the National Counterterrorism Center had to immediately destroy information about Americans that was already stored in other government databases when there were no clear ties to terrorism.

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http://gizmodo.com/5895846/facebook-...-slam-meddlers
Facebook Tells Users Not to Give Passwords to Employers As Senate Prepares Anti-Snooping Bill

Facebook's chief privacy officer Erin Egan has sent a warning to social network's users: never give your password to your employer. It's wrong and it's illegal for them to ask you. In fact, the US Senate is working on a bill to specifically ban this despicable tactic.
The Facebook note, which you can read at the end of this article, answers recent reports of employers asking prospective employees for their passwords, so they can scrutinize their private life before hiring them.
This isn't only a horrible practice. It's also a Federal crime to violate Facebook's Terms of Service, and, according to the company, "exposes the employer who seeks this access to unanticipated legal liability."

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Split Bolt

I don't have a Facebook page, so that means I wouldn't be able to get hired nowadays? Good thing I work for myself! As an employer, I wouldn't even think about asking a potential employee for his/her FB password! I only care about how they present themselves to my clients, how they work, basically, how they represent me when they are working for me! I don't believe in drug testing and all that stuff! (I don't do any government work or have clients that require that) What they do at home is their business, just don't bring it to work!

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HARRY304E

I don't have either.

The good old days are gone when you could get a good job with just a conversation and a hand shake.

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