From your last weeks ep about Privacy. Just a thought

[cardcoin]

Whilst online services such as twitter and facebook may prove to be great tools for promoting websites and services, it seems that the wrong thing said could lead to disaster. And this isn't just something to apply for a business campaign.

As the link in the article below shows even a joke can go horribly wrong.

Twitter joke led to Terror Act arrest and airport life ban - Home News, UK - The Independent

What thoughts do you guys have regarding this kind of thing happening online? Does opening yourself or your business up in this kind of enviroment give cause for other business's, competitors, or even potential clients to react negatively to your methods of advertising?

Can this lead to possible issues in a courtroom if something is said incorrectly, or something causes undo stress or concern?

I may not be of a business nature but these thoughts are something to which I find interesting and your show provides a great source of information and enjoyment.

Sorry I missed out on last weeks episode, but I'm hopeful to be around for this weeks episode.

What do you guys think? Thoughts are most welcome.

[louiseg]

Cardcoin, that was an interesting article, thank you for sharing. I have been promoting one of my sites via Facebook and MySpace for almost 3 years. I have yet to have anything negative occur because of it. I think you just have to be professional & not give away too much information (that can be stolen by competitors).

There is always going to be someone out there who does not like what you do. At least this is what I have seen. People react negatively without any just cause every day.

Obviously I cannot foresee every possibility that could occur using services like Twitter and FB so I can't speak on "could something end up in a courtroom". I would think it depends on what that "something" is. I can just tell you that I haven't personally had this problem.