Private Today, Public Tomorrow

1. Why do you think things posted online tend to persist, even when you prefer they didn't?
-They tend to persist because everyone has their own opinion to say so aslong as someone has something to say, then whatever you posted online will persist no matter what you say or think.

2. What kinds of things might be good for your reputation in the future if they are posted online now? What kinds of things might be harmful?
-Good things that may be good for your reputation in the future if you posteb them online are some friendly activities you may do to help people, children, or the environment.
-Some many harmful things that you would post would be your information, where you live, or pictures about you getting drunk, high, or even doing something illegal.

1. Do you think Millersville University was justified in disqualifying Stacy from earning her teaching degree because of her profile page? Why, or why not?
-I strongly disagree that Millersville University was justified for disqualifying Stacy from earning her teaching degree because of her profile page. I believe this because they invaded her privacy and though things on her profile page may be thing that aren't good things that doesnt mean she is not a good teacher or qualified to teach anyone. I bet the people at the Millersville University have done many bad things like drink alchol excesivly or use drugs but may not have posted it online for people to see. I believe they are hypocrits and didnt not have a good reason to disqualify Stacy.

2. How would the situation be different if the context of the photo were taken into account? For instance: What if the caption of the photo was not “Drunken Pirate,” but “Happy Halloween” or “My friend forced me to wear this pirate hat”? What if a post accompanying the photo said that it had been taken at a child’s birthday party and Stacy was drinking punch?
-It would make a different impression on someone if the context of the photo were taken into account. They would have believ oh she is just having fun and isnt a bad person. She is just having fun like any other person.

3. What if Stacy’s friend Joe had posted the picture of Stacy without her knowing it, and tagged her with the “Drunken Pirate” caption. Does the fact that Joe posted the picture change the situation? Why or why not?
-No, because it was still about her and it left an impression that she liked to get drunk.

4. Does Joe have a responsibility to ask Stacy before he posts (and tags) a picture of her? Do other people, including strangers who come across the photo online, have the responsibility to check with Stacy before they tag or repost the photo? Why, or why not?
-Yes, Joe or any other stranger has the responsibility to ask Stacy before he posts a picture of her, because it is part of her and it would invade her privacy hey didnt ask permission. Though however people will still do it and not ask permission and get away wit.