Social Networking By Alan Finder Summary

The use of social media by colleges and employers may increase as time goes on. Although some may say people have a right to personal business, it is not personal if it is posted to the public. To avoid people from looking at one’s social media, keep the page

We all have been asked to either stop using a social network or to join a specific social network; like Facebook. We have these two authors; Alan Norton and Dan Fletcher, they give their reasons why we shouldn’t use social networks and why they don’t use them in their essays. Which are, respectively, “10 Reasons Why I Avoid Social Networking Services” and “How Facebook is Redefining Privacy.” In my opinion, it should be up to the reader what they decide to do on social network services. One should have the intelligence to know what is appropriate to post online and what you want others to know about one’s life. Today’s younger generation is consistently using social media and must be taught Internet etiquette. It is up to everyone what they wish to do with him or her time, privacy, and digital footprint.

Alan Norton Writes for TechRepublic, a newspaper creating ways to survive in the world of business. He Listed 10 reasons why he will not be joining social networking sites like Facebook, twitter, Instagram and Myspace. Norton brings up the idea that whatever is posted is out on the Internet for everyone to see. Say a high school student posted an opinionated tweet, four years later they attempt to get a job. That opinion and tweet is out there for the employer to see, which in many cases won’t be a good first impression. Vocabulary, grammar, and spelling are

The article “Youthful Indiscretions: Should Colleges Protect Social Network Users from Themselves and Others?” is written by Dana L. Fleming and appears in the winter 2008 issue of the New England Journal of Higher Education. Fleming’s objective with this article is to show college students the dangers of social networking sites, and at the same time she is advising parents on the social networking world.

Higher education law attorney Dana L. Fleming voices her controversial opinion in favor of institutionalized involvement in social network protection in her article “Youthful Indiscretions: Should Colleges Protect Social Network Users from Themselves and Others?” (Fleming). Posted in the New England Journal of Higher Education, winter of 2008 issue, Fleming poses the question of responsibility in monitoring students’ online social networking activities. With a growing population of students registering on social networks like Facebook and MySpace, she introduces the concern of safety by saying, “like lawmakers, college administrators have not yet determined how to handle the unique issues posed by the public display of their students’

However, some people may think them looking at an applicant’s social media profile is an invasion of privacy but they should know that anything they put out on the internet is public information for anyone to see. Social media can be used as a great asset in figuring out who to admit to their college and who to give the job everyone applied for. Colleges and employers should continue to use

There once was a time when high school students had the promise of getting into a college of their choosing if they made good grades, had good SAT scores, and participated in extracurricular activities. That time may now be coming to an end thanks to social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter. According to a recent study through Kaplan Test Prep, approximately 31 percent of the 381 college admission counselors that participated in the study admit to looking up their applicants Facebook pages (Singer BU3). More astounding than that statistic is that 30 percent of those who look at applicants Facebook pages admit that they had discovered information that negatively affected the student’s chances at being accepted (Singer BU3).

Because adolescents are growing up with more access to social networking, texting and instant messaging on various sites have become prime means of communication. While this is not necessarily bad, many people feel the need to over-share things about their personal lives online. More and more people are using Facbeook and more and more employers are using Facebook to scope out potential employees. If there are inappropriate pictures and comments all over someone’s Facebook page, they are more likely to not receive the job. Some students get in trouble for things they post on Facebook and Twitter. Some users are beginning to notice this and have started deactivating their accounts to regain a sense of privacy. CNN’s article “The anti-social network: Life without Facebook”, states that some students who are trying to maintain a professional image for future employment are deleting their pages.

In the article ''Facebook photos sting Minn. High school students'' it states that the social networks are not private but is of the public to view. That students post their personal information at the will. Also the article ''Facing Consequences at Eden Prairies

Imagine you’re being monitored by your school on social media. How would you feel about it? In the article, “Should Schools Monitor Student Social Media to Prevent Cyberbullying?”, from BBC World News, the author Sam Combs discusses the reasons whether the schools should monitor student’s social media or not. Furthermore, Comb states that cyberbullying turns out to be so cruel that it leads teenagers to make terrible decisions. Moreover, the author says that some people have privacy issues regarding schools monitoring student’s social media. In addition, Combs tells what some internet experts think about monitoring student’s social media. I agree with what the school district has done because monitoring student’s social media can stop students

In today’s modern society, technology and social media has become a prevalent aspect of everyday life, not to mention it’s increasing importance in the workplace. I was aware that many colleges browsed the social media profiles of those who applied, but it did not realize how often this occurred in the workplace for companies who are looking to fill both internship, permanent, and part time positions. After discovering this information, I decided to look into my own social media presence to insure that it would not be detrimental to my internship or job search in the near future. In class, I found out about the “view profile as” privacy feature on facebook. Though I knew about some of facebook’s other privacy settings, such as setting a post

According to Renee Fricks, vice president of human resources at Imperial Capital, “Your social media profile can be more revealing that your resume” (Cohen, 10). Social media has become a normal use of technology of an average college student. From Facebook and Twitter, there is a means of connecting students on diverse planes via the Internet. This allows employers to search any potential job candidate’s social media to investigate user’s posts to determine if they fit their position and hold themselves with high moral regard. If students do not monitor what they post, potential employers may be turned away because of inappropriate pictures, conversations, or other behaviors. Learning about proper social media uses can prevent qualified candidates from losing job opportunities.

Teenagers post thoughtless photos and comments about their personal lives which often come back to haunt them later. More than ever, colleges and employers pay attention to the online life of potential students and employees. A single Facebook

A second factor, social media could also have a huge effect on education. The use of social networks such as facebook and twitter are very well known, especially by most college students. David Gewirtz realized that some of the people who see a personal social media website could be a friend, potential employer, and even a stranger. Gewirtz warned most students to monitor what they are posting online. He says “ You could be a teenager today who is 15 and say inappropriate things, and then as an adult looking for a job as a CEO.” He is sending people a warning to monitor what they post because what is on that website might potentially ruin a chance of employment. (Michelle 1-2). College

There has been debate that questions if looking at the students’ social media was an invasion of privacy. This circumstance was not an invasion of privacy; however, colleges and universities should follow guidelines for similar situations to ensure they are not invading anyone’s privacy. A college or university should not actively seek out a student’s social media unless they are made aware of an offensive behavior, because this threatens the learning environment on campus. They should only be able to see public posts, rather than private posts or messages. Because a student knows that his or her posts are public, he or she accepts the fact that anyone can view the post. Colleges and universities can also view any social media that represents them or is made specifically for their students. Colleges and universities want to keep a good image, and therefore they can seek out social media that represents or could