Beware Of Your Daily Social Media Posts: The Internet Never Forgets
By Dr. Tiema Haji Muindi:
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There was a time when a careless comment faded with the conversation, when a bad decision lived only in memory, and when growing up meant being allowed to change quietly. Social media has altered that reality entirely. Platforms such as TikTok, WhatsApp, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, X, and YouTube have turned everyday users into constant broadcasters, publishing thoughts, images, jokes, anger, and vulnerability without editors, filters, or pause. What feels fleeting in the moment is, in fact, remarkably long-lasting.
We post casually, often emotionally, and sometimes recklessly. We share our best moments and our worst instincts side by side. In doing so, we reveal more than we intend, not just where we are or what ...
