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Be careful what you write...
Another thread (which will probably go once the WebTeam sees it) made me think it's time for a reminder/lesson for people.
Be cautious with what you write on the Internet.
I'm not sure how far back Firehouse currently archives it's forums. It's an issue both on-line (what we can retrieve) or even if they leave a copy of a backup tape sitting on a dusty shelf.
Content and information about a poster *can* be subpoenaed. I've seen statements here before that I don't think anyone would ever want to see in court.
It's not to be paranoid, but think a bit about what your writing and do you really want to have to defend that in the future?
Usenet is even worse, as archives exist all the way back to 1981. I have seen postings on other discussion groups to the effect, "I'd never hire someone without a usenet search first. Gotta see if their head is screwed on straight first, and see if they talk out of their @*** second."
It's not hard to do. Most of my email addresses are some form of [email protected]. Not hard to go to groups.google.com and type in mkivela@ and find mind droppings of mine from 1996! ( http://groups.google.com/groups?q=mkivela%40&hl=en&scoring=d&start=230&sa=N&filter=0 )
Most of what I'm written still holds true, some my opinions have changed. A fair portion is written as devil's advocate. Occassionaly I've gotten into debates with a troll I shouldn't have.
But ya gotta remember what you email to someone, what you post on line leaves electronic trails that are hard if not impossible to erase. Be careful, not afraid, but careful on what you post.
Matt
Be cautious with what you write on the Internet.
I'm not sure how far back Firehouse currently archives it's forums. It's an issue both on-line (what we can retrieve) or even if they leave a copy of a backup tape sitting on a dusty shelf.
Content and information about a poster *can* be subpoenaed. I've seen statements here before that I don't think anyone would ever want to see in court.
It's not to be paranoid, but think a bit about what your writing and do you really want to have to defend that in the future?
Usenet is even worse, as archives exist all the way back to 1981. I have seen postings on other discussion groups to the effect, "I'd never hire someone without a usenet search first. Gotta see if their head is screwed on straight first, and see if they talk out of their @*** second."
It's not hard to do. Most of my email addresses are some form of [email protected]. Not hard to go to groups.google.com and type in mkivela@ and find mind droppings of mine from 1996! ( http://groups.google.com/groups?q=mkivela%40&hl=en&scoring=d&start=230&sa=N&filter=0 )
Most of what I'm written still holds true, some my opinions have changed. A fair portion is written as devil's advocate. Occassionaly I've gotten into debates with a troll I shouldn't have.
But ya gotta remember what you email to someone, what you post on line leaves electronic trails that are hard if not impossible to erase. Be careful, not afraid, but careful on what you post.
Matt
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