The other day, I heard a term that I had never come across before while listening to one of the podcasts I download every week which piqued my interest. The concept of the “super log off” is not new but I was interested to learn about the ways in which it is used by individuals. In basic terms the super log off can either be a temporary deactivation of a social networking account of a complete cancellation (which would also have a more permanent effect).
There are the obvious cases where someone is being stalked and needs to reclaim their privacy (and their safety too). I have had a few colleagues that have had this distinct displeasure – letting social network activities fade to black proved much easier than other options.
However, the younger generations are using the “super log off” in a different way. Some may call it intelligent whilst others may think otherwise but the super log off can be used to help suppress most traces of social network activities which may detract from an otherwise good job application. These days, for better or for worse, the online record of our social interactions can sway the outcome of such events spurring consideration of what one publishes in the first place and the visibility of that information to the wider public beyond a circle of friends.
Questions could be raised around what is deemed to be private or public information in the context of the individual as well as whether or not the information was restricted.
So, look at it as either a wakeup call or a means of last resort when it comes to publishing anything online as it can do much more than you think some time in the future.
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