The existence of social media has changed people’s lives more or less. There are many things that can be done on social media, starting from connecting distant acquaintances, looking for a partner, playing games, uploading photos, videos, status updates, and business. Even though someone is free to upload anything on their social media, there are actually things that shouldn’t be uploaded. These things are important things that if uploaded carelessly, can be used by irresponsible people.
1. Personal Issues
Everyone has problems with their life. It can be from family, spouse, work, school, and so on. Heavy or light, that’s only the person who experienced it can comment. Other people can’t judge people’s problems as heavy or light, Deciding to share personal problems with those closest to you is not a problem, but not on social media.
Social media is not the right place to vent about problems experienced in life. It’s not that the problems at hand can be solved, they just add new problems. Not everyone on social media can provide a solution. Some are actually happy and laugh to see us having problems. So it’s better to tell a trusted person than to make a status on social media.
2. Self Identity
The last thing is very important which also should not be uploaded carelessly to social media. It is about identity. There are several things related to personal identity ranging from identity cards, passports, driver’s licenses, vehicle registrations, and visas. This is not something you can upload to the internet.
By spreading personal information on social media, this can be used by bad people. You can be targeted by online loans. Who borrowed who, but the information used is our information. Unwanted things like this don’t want to happen to us. But there are so many people who carelessly upload a photo of themselves accompanied by an identity card.
3. False Information
When social media first appeared, the goal was to connect people who are separated in distance to become close. Nowadays, the function of social media is increasing and one of them is to share information. The question is, is the information is genuine or just a hoax?
Before posting information to social media, make sure first whether it is real or fake information. If we share false information, we have misled many people. If you find any information, check it first. If it’s original, only you can share it with many people. If it’s a hoax, don’t be a disseminator of hoax information and warn people who share the information.
4. Salary and Total Savings
You have seen people who post their money and savings on social media. I don’t know if there are people who see this as something good and can be used as motivation, but more people actually give oblique comments about posts about money and savings.
It is not appropriate to post a large salary and a large amount of savings. This can not only make people jealous and hate, but also can provoke criminal acts. Bad people know that you are a rich person by posting money and nominal in savings. Don’t be surprised if later on the road you are robbed, debit and credit cards are stolen, and become victims of fraud.
5. Residential Address
Housing is one crucial thing in life that should be taken care of properly. But now it seems people don’t really care about that. They easily post their home address on social media. This is tantamount to luring uninvited guests to come to the house.
Home addresses should not be shared publicly on social media. If you want to share information with distant friends or family, you can do it personally. You can use the private chat feature, direct message, or send a message via WhatsApp. This is much safer than you uploading it as a status.
6. Kids Photos
When there was no social media, parents took photos of their children and put them in frames. When social media appeared, parents who wanted to capture photos of their children, after being photographed, then uploaded them to social media.
Is that a good thing? Well, maybe according to some people. But are you aware that there are criminals called pedophiles? These pedophiles can take photos of your child without permission and use it for their benefit. Not to mention if you use a photo of a child to kidnap the child who will only be released after being given a ransom. But it seems that today’s parents have forgotten about it.
Children will be photographed as much as possible and uploaded to social media. Hope his son can become famous and bring money for his parents.
7. Parents Name
Another thing that should not be shown on social media is the name of the parents. Be it a short name or even a full name, don’t upload it to social media. If it’s for an important reason, you can take advantage of features on social media such as direct messages or chat. Although it is much safer if you contact via cellphone, of course.
Nowadays bad people are getting creative to commit criminal acts. The existence of the internet and social media makes it easier for these criminals to carry out their actions. Instead of getting into trouble, it’s better for us to take precautions first by not uploading personal information to social media.
8. Intimacy with your partner
Indeed, if you are with your partner and being intimate, the world feels like you belong together. Not a few of these happy couples post their intimacy on social media. Getting likes and positive comments from friends and followers will make you feel even happier.
But is it necessary to post all the intimacy with your partner on social media? If you really feel happy with your partner, let you feel it. There is no need for you to post it on social media. Which is happier, a real-life relationship with your partner or a thumbs up from a friend?
9. Home
Previously, it was explained that posting a residential address is not a wise thing because it can invite unwanted things. Whether it’s a living room, family room, room, toilet, and any other room, don’t post it on social media.
The obvious reason is for security. If you post your entire household, whether it’s a photo or a video, it makes it easier for bad people to come and explore your room. By viewing the video or photo, robbers can easily immediately take valuables and may hurt your family members.
10. Adult Content
Having a social media account does not mean that you are free to do anything on your social media. There are still rules that must be followed in order to be able to socialize safely and comfortably. You can find the rules regarding social media if you read the terms and conditions. There are many things that should not be posted, one of which is adult content.
Explicit content or adult content is strictly prohibited to be uploaded on social media. Whether it’s in the form of sound, images, or even video. Maybe you can upload it but it doesn’t take long for the content to be removed by the authorities. Don’t try to find trouble with posting adult content, keep in mind that in Indonesia there are laws that regulate this. Violators can be punished according to the provisions of the article.
