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Furthermore, the example outlined in the opening could have just as easily happened in an overheard real-life conversation rather than online. Joe was upset wi
by brown9-2 16y ago
Furthermore, the example outlined in the opening could have just as easily happened in an overheard real-life conversation rather than online.
Joe was upset with our friend for sending the tweet, the content of which was a bit careless but totally benign, and my response to him was a combination of devil’s advocacy and good old-fashioned tough love.
Joe's friend could have been just as careless (or ignorant about his sexuality being a secret) by making a comment in front of people who were not aware of the secret.
The issue isn't being online, or Facebook or Twitter - the issue is keeping a secret.
edit: whoops, thenduks made the same exact argument I made here, but better
- marcusbooster 16y agoIt could be mitigated if Facebook offered real privacy controls, mainly keeping our social circles separate from each other like we do in real life. I'd like the option: if a member of network X posts on my wall, members from network Y and Z should not be able to see it. But that would require real privacy controls and it goes against Facebook's absurd mission statement to open up the entire world (or whatever that embroidery is inside that dopey hoodie).