Thursday, September 17, 2009

Speaking of Facebook stalking...

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/20/more-employers-use-social-networks-to-check-out-applicants/?scp=8&sq=social%20control&st=cse

I thought this was particularly interesting given our brief conversation regarding Facebook today. Apparently it can make or break a job these days. I'd think twice before posting just anything.

1 comment:

  1. Great start, reaction-wise. Now push yourself a little further. Is it voluntary subjection to surveillance or a crossing of circles that doesn't seem right? TMI taken to the extreme? I've written about the fact that the problem is that the internet extends the half-life of information way beyond what it's ever been.

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