Comments on: Broadcasting your comings and goings through social media? You might regret it

By: Feisty Tourist

Feisty Tourist — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:19:47 +0000

Until very recently, my Twitter/blog has been anonymous. Even still, I don’t say exactly when we’ll be vacationing. To ensure that no one knows when we’re gone, I set up blog posts in advance and make sure to Tweet something that doesn’t indicate that we’re gone.

By: Jane Fisher

Jane Fisher — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 09:44:40 +0000

Give the kids a break. They are just enjoying themselves. You were young once and I bet you wanted to follow at least some of the latest trends as well!

By: Paulette Baker

Paulette Baker — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:15:30 +0000

MarkieA: Couldn’t agree more; it’s a cult of self-importance. I can’t believe the stupidity of Twiitter twits who post such personal information on social networks or people who blab it in public places during their cell phone conversations. Most people aren’t nearly as important — or interesting — as they think they are.

By: MarkieA

MarkieA — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:34:55 +0000

All of this stuff (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) is just indicative to me of what I call the Trophy Generation. These are the kids that got trophies for everything; not winning, just participating. Nobody loses; everyone’s a winner. The praise heaped on these kids, in turn, leads them to believe people actually give a darn that I had a Starbuck’s coffee this morning or that my favorite band is Aerosmith.

By: Jude

Jude — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:11:05 +0000

What is most annoying is getting interrupted on Skype by an intruder /caller from Nigeria or Algeria who wants to chat. Zap and block!
But still there is the sense of invasion. Karen made good points about unwitting self exposure.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:47:40 +0000

Remember the lesson from Home Alone: leave a child behind to protect your possessions.

By: Mindy Gilbert

Mindy Gilbert — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:14:56 +0000

Great article. Such a thin line between sharing and sharing too much.
I don’t think some realize that too much info is not a good thing.

By: S. Jonann Wild

S. Jonann Wild — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:23:59 +0000

Stop the paper and the mail until you return. Notify some key trusted neighbors of your arrival and departure dates as well inform them if anyone is to be visiting such as a petsitter or someone picking up your mail. Install a light that turns on certain times of the day. Adjust shades of windows (slatted) so there isn’t a clear view into the house.

Get to know your neighbors ahead of time. People who know each other will look out for each other.

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