{"id":3221,"date":"2022-07-11T09:54:23","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T09:54:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hermagic.com\/?p=3221"},"modified":"2023-04-03T18:10:27","modified_gmt":"2023-04-03T12:40:27","slug":"6-things-you-should-never-post-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test2.hermagic.com\/en_gb\/6-things-you-should-never-post-online\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Things You Should NEVER Post Online"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Once upon a time, social media did not exist. If you wanted to share something with the public, you had to get it published in a newspaper when communicating via email or phone.Your innermost thoughts were limited to your close friends and family. And the chances of your boss coming across your rant about your hateful ex-boyfriend were few.<\/p>\n

Then came the Age of Social Media, with a dreaded, shape-shifting villain \u2013 the Privacy Policy. And the line between Public and Private was blurred forever. Today, every media platform has its own policies with multiple settings which change faster than your profile pictures.<\/p>\n

So now, how on Earth are you supposed to keep track of what is visible to all and what is for your eyes only? Well, you don\u2019t have to, if you follow these simple rules about what you\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0<\/em>share online.<\/p>\n

Your Number<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your mobile number is no longer just a way for people to reach you. It unlocks your bank, government, and social media accounts. It also gives access to the spammer tribe to attack you with a zillion messages. It definitely doesn\u2019t belong in the comments section of a post, or in your online profile. Posting it in such public forums is the digital equivalent of writing it on the walls of a local train. You wouldn\u2019t do that, would you? So, if you need to share your number with someone, do it over email or in a direct message.<\/p>\n

Your Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s tempting to show off online when you are at a swanky restaurant or a gorgeous beach, but do you have to do it immediately? By posting that you\u2019re away, you\u2019re letting any thieves scouting out your place know that \u2018now is a good time\u2019 (yes, thieves also have Facebook accounts; everyone does!). If you must brag, please do so when you\u2019re back- so you will not be making life easy for robbers and stalkers.<\/p>\n

Nude Pictures<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Or revealing pictures. Or any pictures that you don\u2019t want your grandma or boss to see. The Internet works in mysterious ways and images have a way of coming back to haunt you, at places you least expect them. So, share personal photos directly and use social media for public images only.<\/p>\n

Your Address<\/strong><\/p>\n

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If you\u2019ve posted your address on your blog or an online invite, you may have every creep, stalker, and robber who comes across it land up at your door. To keep them at bay, stick to this rule: give your address out on a strict need-to-know basis.<\/p>\n

Anything you don\u2019t want Employers to find<\/strong><\/p>\n

Take a bow if you’ve never Googled your name, but do so now. You’ll be surprised at what you find. Now, imagine your prospective employers doing the same thing\u2013 seeing your hate comments against some group or religion or your \u201cyou will burn in hell\u201d tweets following your breakup. Makes your heart sink a little, doesn\u2019t it? Well, if you aren\u2019t already aware of it, this is a common practice when hiring people these days. So, keep your personal and professional frustrations private. You\u2019ll thank yourself later.<\/p>\n

Your full Date of Birth<\/strong><\/p>\n

Not because women\u2019s ages should be a secret, but because this is vital information for anyone trying to hack into your account, whether it is a cybercriminal many proxy servers away or your disgruntled ex, seeking revenge for your online rant. Keep the mundane details of your life \u2013 the year of birth, middle name, grandparents\u2019 names \u2013 to yourself.<\/p>\n

Remember, there\u2019s a reason that \u201coversharing\u201d is a word but \u201cundersharing\u201d isn\u2019t. Too much information online can get you into trouble, but too little information rarely will.<\/p>\n

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