posted May 17, 2013 06:15 AM            

Now obviously if it's a close race in who I'm going to choose to work for me and one says things that I find offensive (or looks to do a lot of drinking which I think may adversely affect job performance on a regular basis) or another seems a kindred spirit then their FB can make a real difference. But me personally, I wouldn't really care what people did in their off hours as long as it didn't adversely affect their job performance or my business. I wouldn't even require that I be liked as long as the job was done (though if I saw the person said I sucked I might tease them about how their job search is going to find a better boss).

posted May 17, 2013 08:40 AM            

The Northeast are "right to work" states, meaning employment is at will. Employers have the right to terminate employment for any reason, or for no reason at all, and without revealing the reason. Employees have the right to terminate their employment without notice and without repurcussion, and allowed to start alternative employment unless they are governed by a labor contract that prohibits employment during a "cooling off" period. In New York, I've seen HR departments tell the employee that the employee isn't allowed to even finish the day or even return to their desks/offices. Security escorts them out immediately and all their personal belongings are shipped to their homes. That's how nasty it can get in New York. And there is no legal recourse either.

posted May 17, 2013 09:06 AM            

I'd personally say I did not have one as they are time sinks, or if I did have one it would be very bland.

posted May 17, 2013 10:53 AM            

I wish all people felt the same way about personal rights because we are in great fear of losing them with all the blind sheeple in the US now.

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posted May 17, 2013 04:10 PM            

Anything that might be remotely controversial (and I do mean *remotely*), is locked down.

posted May 17, 2013 04:25 PM            

Reminds me of this:

posted May 17, 2013 06:00 PM            

It's not just "Facebook" now--- it's all and any social internet experience you've had.

Even some states are using ALL social media now to investigate whether or not you should deserve social entitlements through the government----- perhaps even LL?

It's sooooo important, from the time of youth, to establish GOOD values in your life. Sure, there are the times most go wild and have their time 'feeling their oats'... But in today's world? I dunno?

Teens sure have it rougher, I think! And boomers who began social contacts WAY before we ever knew that "others" were reading-in are especially vulnerable right now, because they have the most to lose---- can you imagine being a senior and losing what little you have "just because" you have no right to "free speech" if the ' government' is "buying your lunch"??

That's why I think a democratic government is better and fairer.... The obstructionists takeover is frightening. They have no soul, nor conscience! (ah, but you all have read my heart about this in other places... I'll stop, for now...)

posted May 17, 2013 09:21 PM            

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Originally posted by doommlord:
What people seem like on FB doesent mean they are the same person IRL

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I agree...but I think who they really are shows more blatantly on FB than IRL, because IRL we know to not reveal all we think whereas some people foolishly let down their guard on social media forgetting that real live people see it, so the "FB person" is closer to the real person than the IRL presentation.

Granted, a person is more likely to have more empathy IRL where they see others as real people rather than pixels on a screen, and thus rudeness is less likely due to genuine empathy present IRL but missing when all alone by one's self in front of a computer screen.

posted May 17, 2013 10:00 PM            

If I saw something like that on fb, I would be ****** , but I wouldn't have just cause to terminate someone for it..

"It's not a violation of company policy"

If a company makes a policy up regarding public statements, then it's just cause...

When I have applicants I do not and have never even once looked at or thought about looking at there Facebook..

I personally think its in moral.

posted May 18, 2013 02:16 AM            

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Originally posted by PixieJane:
I agree...but I think who they really are shows more blatantly on FB than IRL, because IRL we know to not reveal all we think whereas some people foolishly let down their guard on social media forgetting that real live people see it, so the "FB person" is closer to the real person than the IRL presentation.

Granted, a person is more likely to have more empathy IRL where they see others as real people rather than pixels on a screen, and thus rudeness is less likely due to genuine empathy present IRL but missing when all alone by one's self in front of a computer screen.

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posted May 18, 2013 02:21 AM            

Very true, and would be the case if I were to create a FB page. Of course I wouldn't be sharing anything I didn't want them to see.

posted May 18, 2013 04:46 AM            

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Originally posted by 7thGuardian:
I'm not the kind that advocates for authority figures - but in this case, if we're to be objective about it: I'd go with "Yes". If that bothers him - why not? Even your boss should have the freedom to fire you - if you behave like a jack ass and slander his name/title in a public place... In some countries - if you go to far your boss can even sue you for defamation.

Reminds me of this:

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I think her (ex)boss dealt with this in a much more civil way, than i would if someone i was paying to work, ended up going to say such things about me in public, which clearly are stupid(love how he reminded her he's gay, after she ...well flattered herself a bit too much....)....

posted May 18, 2013 04:47 AM            

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aren't most facebook profiles private? People disable fb searches for privacy too.

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There is the 'illusion' that they are private, but i was told the FB is one of the easiest things to snoop around, or hack or whatever the proper term is, if a person is an IT geek, or even teenager with a lot of time on their hands....

posted May 18, 2013 09:48 PM            

If it bothers you so much, rant to your friend about it in person or over the phone/text or something, no need to broadcast it to the world.

posted May 19, 2013 02:37 AM            

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Originally posted by jellyfishtry:

There is the 'illusion' that they are private, but i was told the FB is one of the easiest things to snoop around, or hack or whatever the proper term is, if a person is an IT geek, or even teenager with a lot of time on their hands....

from my experience i believe that it is true.
nothing online is 'private' at the end of the day.

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posted May 21, 2013 05:10 AM            

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Originally posted by earthypisces:
I'm not trying to be rude, but if you're dumb enough to talk crap about your boss on Facebook, you deserve to be fired.

If it bothers you so much, rant to your friend about it in person or over the phone/text or something, no need to broadcast it to the world.

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I couldn't agree more.

Its the same thing with people who upload nude pictures of themselves or post photos of themselves doing questionable things and wonder how people got access to it.

Of course at that point your moving into the realm of invasion of privacy.

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Originally posted by Kerosene:
aren't most facebook profiles private? People disable fb searches for privacy too.

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You can get access via friend of friend and via "Social Hierarchy"

Jane Doe could have Mike Doe as a friend because they are related. I can't find Jane but if I can find Mike I will get Jane.

Jane could change her name to Jane Marie, but you can still get access through mike.

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Originally posted by jellyfishtry:
There is the 'illusion' that they are private, but i was told the FB is one of the easiest things to snoop around, or hack or whatever the proper term is, if a person is an IT geek, or even teenager with a lot of time on their hands....

from my experience i believe that it is true.
nothing online is 'private' at the end of the day.

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The term is called parsing and doxing. Most scripts are written in .php

posted May 23, 2013 10:32 PM            

even if you are talkin about your boss on facebook, they honestly have no right to fire you. its their own personal facebook page, you dont like it, you can get the heck off. you cant fire somebody over an opinion they hold of somebody.
point is just because you have a position of power and are offended, doesnt mean you can abuse your power to fire the person. at least do it through work purposes.
chances are if the person is stupid enough to call out and verbally abuse your boss on facebook, they are probably doin somethin wrong on the job.
or the boss can man (or woman) up and have a conversation with their employees like any good employer would do. is interpersonal communication really that hard to accomplish now a days?