10 things you shouldn't share on Facebook

SHOOT: I can think of a few others, but some may not agree, and I think it is also age and person specific. I don't think one should put photos (especially as your profile) of yourself snogging someone. I also think one should try not to broadcast to everyone relationship status. Schoolkids might like this, but especially attractive women might find they become harassed fairly quickly. The obvious one is never say something that could embarass you if brought up by your boss.

clipped from computer.howstuffworks.com 10: Personal Conversations The wall is there for all to see, while messages are between the sender and the receiver, just like an e-mail. Personal and private matters should never be shared on your wall. You wouldn't go around with a bullhorn announcing a private issue to the world, and the same thing goes on the Internet. This falls under the nebulous world of social networking etiquette. clipped from computer.howstuffworks.com 9: Social Plans Sharing your social plans for everybody to see isn't a good idea. Unless you're planning a big party and inviting all the users you're connected to, it will only make your other friends feel left out. There are also some security issues at stake here. clipped from computer.howstuffworks.com In 2009, a case of an employee caught lying on Facebook hit the news. The employee asked off for a weekend shift because he was ill and then posted pictures on his Facebook profile of himself at a party that same weekend. The news got back to his employer easily enough and he was fired. clipped from computer.howstuffworks.com 7: Company Information clipped from computer.howstuffworks.com 6: Photos of Your Kids clipped from computer.howstuffworks.com