As I delve deeper into the world of social networking/Web 2.0 I have to keep stuff in mind.... I can fully understand how people can easily slip into a sense of false security that what they post and share will be viewed by only the people they tell and exchange links but just about anyone reading this now will know otherwise. With that said, I always try to keep in mind the 'what if' where something I posted or replied to hit the front page of the newspaper. I don't randomly post things or nothing too incriminating anyway. Be careful about what you post, someone can find it and potentially use it against you.
An article I recently read on branding yourself said to be sure to Google your own name periodically to see what's out there. Most people are amazed, particularly if you work for a publicly held company in a high level role or many positions in a public institution.
The other thing that I considered is using a pseudonym. You know, I really don't get that. I guess I do if you are trying to run around and flame people without stuff truly getting back to you or if you're doing things that border on being illegal. If you're being real and aren't hiding something and you stand behind what you say, why not use your own name (or at least the same pseudonym)?
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