Anything that you say can and will be used against you...

Remember when you learned the Miranda Rights years ago?  It brings to mind the issue of how the web can be used against you, because words and actions go a long way.  People are losing their jobs or not able to acquire jobs based on what can be found online related to that specific person.  As a professional and as an adult, we should always be mindful of the things that we say or do, especially if we decide to publish them.  In the heat of the moment, sometimes it is better to remain silent.  We are constantly teaching children that they should always think before they speak.  These same rules apply to the adults.  However, some times it is hard for many of us to remember this.  Many of us have frustrations at home and work, but there is a time and a place to express exactly what we are feeling.  When we publicly vent online, it is open for the world to see on the world wide web.  We are constantly talking about the rules associated with appropriate usage and the content published online, which both adults and children need to follow, as well.  We teach the children about the consequences that come from not following the online rules, but again, many adults forget or simply don't follow the rules.  When we express our frustrations online, they are then published, and captured for years to come.  We have to remember that you never know who may be viewing your materials and how they may be perceived.   What you say and/or do can be used against you!!!