Could You Be Haunted by your Blog?

I just read an article by Gerry McGovern that caused me to go back and read the posts on both of my blogs.  The basic premise of the article is this – Could my blog posts and comments come back to haunt me in the future? Could my current employer or any future employers use something that I have written against me? Will my future run for presidency be affected by something I am saying now? Like Mr. McGovern so aptly pointed out…a blog is NOT a conversation. It may seem like a conversation – many times you are posting on true conversations that took place in the past, things you have seen or heard, or simply imparting your opinion – but unlike most conversations, a blog post is a permanent record that could very well be used against you far into the future.

So next time you post, think about these things first: Could your comments be taken out of context? Is it something you would want your grandmother, mother, or future potential employer to see? Is it an impulse post or have you put some thought into it? Do you have your facts straight? Do you have something to say and are you saying it well??

Do this and you will never have to worry about being haunted by your blog!