Keyboard Cowboys

What is it about the internet that makes people, keyboard cowboys?

I have always been of the firm opinion, that opinions are like bums, everyone has one, and they all stink. But everyone is entitled to their opinion, and for their opinion to be heard, whether it is agreed apon by all or none.

Which brings me to the internet, more specifically, social media. To be really specific, Facebook as this is the one I am most familiar with. Person A makes a post, person B likes it, person C has an opinion about it that person A&B don't agree with, person D weighs in on the debate, and from there it desends into name calling involving numerous amounts of C's and F's.

Firstly; if you don't want it commented on, don't post it on the world wide web for all to see.

Secondly; if you don't agree with someones comment on your post, put your big girl panties on and deal with it.

Thirdly; and most importantly, remember that everything, and I do mean everything you post on the internet has the potential to haunt you later in life. Do you really think that just because you have deleted a post, or a comment, or a photo, or even your account, that it has disappeared? No, someone has seen it, and if they haven't taken a snap shot of it to use as blackmale later, then they certainly will remember it.

I tell you right now, I know too many employers who when receiving potential job applicants, the first thing they do is Google the name and see how said applicant displays themselves in the public eye.

The internet, it can make or destroy you, your choice.