When I had Googled myself as Sammy Michie all of my social media popped up on the search page, as well as plenty of photos and even YouTube videos. It was kind of scary that even photos of my Facebook friends showed up in the Google image search. Today, I believe it is very important to have an online image. Many people can find out a lot of information about another individual through their online profiles, and this could be helpful to possible employers, colleges, etc. This is how everyone worldwide is connected to one another, and it wouldn't be possible without social media and our presence in it.
Something to consider when creating your online presence is, does it accurately represent who you are. You do not want to create this fake presence online because once someone meets you in person they will discover the truth, and take you as a liar. Also, posting raunchy photos or statuses will show possible employers or colleges that you are not the type of person they want to represent their company or school. It is very important to tell the truth about yourself online, and save the raunchy material for your personal knowledge.
You make a very good point. While it is important to cultivate a positive image online, you must be careful to not to create one that is deceptive and far removed from reality.
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