Editorial: be careful on Social Media

By Maple

During the past semester some incidents with social media publications have taught us life-long lessons. We all should reflect on the dangers of social media and how an impulsive decision could easily change the course of our lives in the blink of an eye

Especially in these changing times when everyone appears perpetually online with the rise of new applications popping up here and there, it is crucial that we all understand the implications of what we post or send to people online.

While most of the time social media is a great platform for communication and seeing photos of friends, family, or even people you may not know personally It is a huge advance we all utilize, but there are boundaries to what should be published

Posting or sharing photos of others without their consent is definitely unacceptable, and is crossing that boundary This could have unimaginable consequences to them and us and create unforeseen damages. It is essential that we make sure to be wary of our online presence and remember that once something is posted, it never disappears.

We all have the right to stay safe online, and need to help each other maintain that right