The Young Texas Lawyer

Facebook should be used for personal networking and LinkedIn should be used for professional networking. Do not add your co-workers as Facebook friends. If they get upset then tell them that you keep Facebook strictly for your personal life. It is too easy for you to be ruined via Facebook because of the nature of the site. LinkedIn is much more appropriate for professional networking and the site is specifically designed for that. You might think this is ridiculous, but take a look at what is being commonly referred to as “Facebook Ghosts.” YTL readers have given us all the excuses for adding anyone and everyone as a Facebook friend: what if I know them and can’t remember; I don’t want to hurt their feelings; the more the merrier; and he or she is hot. It simply isn’t worth it. You wouldn’t let just anyone come in your house and snoop around. Why let everyone and anyone view your personal information online? How long before the bar associations start using Facebook to scout out lawyers that drink too often or happen to be caught engaging in unethical behavior? Be smart, protect your privacy.