Facebook status updates let your friends know what's going on in your life. Be careful what you post, though, because anything you write can be used against you. All that anyone really needs to do is take a "screen shot" of their page - with your post on it - to create a permanent record of whatever you've said. Of course, you'd like to think that none of your Facebook friends would do such a thing, but it's best to be on the safe side and just avoid posting anything that could be misinterpreted or used against you.
Examples of Questionable Facebook Status Updates:
Why it's Important to Draft Your Facebook Status Updates Carefully:
- Facebook status posts can be used against you in court.
- They can easily be misinterpreted.
- They can be used as supporting evidence in an attempt to prove what your ex or someone else is trying to say about you.
- Your Facebook status updates can also cost you your job if your boss or company finds out that you're posting negative messages related to work.
- Your Facebook status updates include the date and time, too, so they can be used to prove that you were online at a certain time of day.
How to Make Sure Your Facebook Status isn't Questionable:
- Think about what you are writing when you post a status update on Facebook or any other form of social media.
- If your update could be considered snarky, or if it implies a negative message about your ex, your children, your boss, or your workplace, do not post it.
- If your Facebook status update reveals more information about yourself or your children than you'd like, don't post it.
