Oct 22-28 Chapter 9 Managing Face

A lot of people post things to Facebook that they regret later. The repercussions from the post vary, but they are often directly related to the scale in which they are projected. Many athletes have faced fines, suspensions, and been ordered to meet with league representatives because of their posts on Facebook and Twitter. There is a football analyst on ESPN named Herm Edwards and one of his famous sayings when he debates over athletes using social networking sites is, "Don't Press Send!". It is a simple solution to the problem when one evaluates the situation. The actual process of writing out ones frustrations and allowing some sort of self expression style of release is achieved by simply writing down what one feels. However, when published online for the world to see, it then becomes open to scrutiny and other issues arise. Conflict can be sparked from anything, however, by not using Facebook and Twitter as a platform to air ones dirty laundry, many conflicts can be avoided.

Oct. 22-28 Chapter 9 Managing Face

When it comes to how I represent myself on Facebook I'm fairly conservative. I am friends on Facebook with my family members and I don't want to impress poorly upon them, or have them see something that they don't approve of. Also, a lot of employers check the Facebook pages of their employees as well as potential hires. Having questionable content on your Facebook can come back to hurt you in the long run, that's why it is important to use the privacy filters so that if there is some content you don't want to share with the world, and only want a couple people to see it, you can do that. There have been plenty of times when I have posted something on a whim and either immediately deleted it, or thought about it for a while and taken it down. Facebook and Twitter are dangerous platforms because they give the satisfaction of instantly getting your problem off your chest, however once its posted, everyone can see it and make assumptions or comments whether they be constructive or destructive.

Oct. 22-28 Chapter 9 Managing Face

Facebook is a really great tool in our technology driven era, but it is like a chainsaw. Effective and great for certain jobs, but it can be destructive as well. I know many people, as well as myself personally, whose romantic relationships have been ended due to issues with Facebook. I tend to use Facebook to interact with my friends and family. It is also an outlet that can be used to express my feelings and thoughts. Posting too much on Facebook however can be seen as needy for attention, or can give the impression that the person has too much time on their hands, and are seeking approval. People who post a lot to social networking sites are trying to improve their positive face by seeking support from their peers who they hope will show interest and recognition of their post. By posting absurd amounts of content on social networking sites the consequences that the poster faces are the opposite of what they initially sought. Often times when people think someone is on their timeline or twitter feed too much, they simply unfriend or unfollow that person.