Interesting Dr. Phil

GraySaturday
GraySaturday Posts: 2,878
edited January 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
So I know Dr. Phil is annoying, and I'm sure a lot of you would never watch him. But todays topic is about girls/women posting pictures of themselves on facebook/myspace, wasted, peeing in public, puking, passed out and half naked. Its a group on facebook that promotes women posting pictures of themselves after drinking way too much, because its supposed to be funny.

Now they have people on there that are for it, one being one of the groups moderators, and obviously people that are against it.

One of the guys they talked to was a recruiter, and he was talking about looking at people's pages for work related recruitment.

What do you think about that? I personally think that if a company is going to invest a lot of time/money on an employee, that they have every right to look into their background be it facebook/myspace. Its a public domain and if you want to put pictures of yourself up in a place where everyone can see them, then you are opening yourself up to being judged based on your actions.
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  • scot88
    scot88 Posts: 217
    GraySaturday wrote:
    So I know Dr. Phil is annoying, and I'm sure a lot of you would never watch him. But todays topic is about girls/women posting pictures of themselves on facebook/myspace, wasted, peeing in public, puking, passed out and half naked. Its a group on facebook that promotes women posting pictures of themselves after drinking way too much, because its supposed to be funny.

    Now they have people on there that are for it, one being one of the groups moderators, and obviously people that are against it.

    One of the guys they talked to was a recruiter, and he was talking about looking at people's pages for work related recruitment.

    What do you think about that? I personally think that if a company is going to invest a lot of time/money on an employee, that they have every right to look into their background be it facebook/myspace. Its a public domain and if you want to put pictures of yourself up in a place where everyone can see them, then you are opening yourself up to being judged based on your actions.

    What you do in your own time in none of your employer's fucking business. If you do solid work, show up on time, and are well behaved at work, it shouldn't matter, even if you put it up on facebook, myspace, etc.

    I realize that some of you may say that it reflects poorly on the company, etc. But that's a load of shit. What you do on your own time reflects YOU, not your company or anything/anyone else.
  • The Champ
    The Champ Posts: 4,063
    scot88 wrote:
    What you do in your own time in none of your employer's fucking business. If you do solid work, show up on time, and are well behaved at work, it shouldn't matter, even if you put it up on facebook, myspace, etc.

    I realize that some of you may say that it reflects poorly on the company, etc. But that's a load of shit. What you do on your own time reflects YOU, not your company or anything/anyone else.

    Yeah, but I don't know if i'd hire some chick that I saw on myspace peeing on dudes for fun..Well, maybe I would, but most employers probably wouldn't..
    'I want to hurry home to you
    put on a slow, dumb show for you
    and crack you up
    so you can put a blue ribbon on my brain
    god I'm very, very frightening
    and I'll overdo it'
  • GraySaturday
    GraySaturday Posts: 2,878
    scot88 wrote:
    What you do in your own time in none of your employer's fucking business. If you do solid work, show up on time, and are well behaved at work, it shouldn't matter, even if you put it up on facebook, myspace, etc.

    I realize that some of you may say that it reflects poorly on the company, etc. But that's a load of shit. What you do on your own time reflects YOU, not your company or anything/anyone else.


    But how does a company know when they are looking to hire someone that you know when to cut it off? How do they know you don't have a problem where you might come to work stoned/or drunk? Doesn't it say something about your judgement if you chose to put pictures like that of yourself in a public forum?

    I mean I don't personally think badly about people who drink/smoke, party, take pictures or anything. I am just saying, I can understand an employers apprehension when they come across something like this. These are extreme pictures, not just a picture with a can of beer in your hand smiling with friends. These were actual pictures of people puking, passed out, naked with things written all over them

    I just don't understand why people would want to post pictures of themselves like that. Its one thing to do it, thats your business, but aren't you making it people's business when you post it all?
  • The Champ
    The Champ Posts: 4,063
    Btw, being as fat as he is, how in the hell was he able to sell all of those fucking diet books? That's incredible, good on his tubby Texas ass..
    'I want to hurry home to you
    put on a slow, dumb show for you
    and crack you up
    so you can put a blue ribbon on my brain
    god I'm very, very frightening
    and I'll overdo it'
  • Get_Right
    Get_Right Posts: 14,202
    damn
    I missed another chance to see drunk women embarassing themselves
  • MattCameronKicksButt
    MattCameronKicksButt Posts: 4,317
    I guess it depends where you work but I couldn't imagine many employers wanting to hire someone that was shown internationally, throwing up all over the pavement, into their company. Every business wants a good reputation... and the staff build or supply that?
  • Drop The Leash 10
    Drop The Leash 10 Posts: 7,011
    the one time i actually watch the show someone starts a thread on it.......go figure
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  • blackredyellow
    blackredyellow Posts: 5,889
    It's fair game... I don't agree with firing or disciplining an employee for something they post online, but for hiring, absolutely. If you are stupid enough to put halfnaked pictures of yourself or drunk puking pictures online, then I have every right not to hire you because of it.
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  • eyedclaar
    eyedclaar Posts: 6,980
    Whether you like it or not, more and more employers are checking these sites and basing hiring decision on what they find. I work in HR and I have no problem with it whatsoever. Almost everyone lies or exaggerates about their abilities and work ethic in job interviews and this levels the playing field by giving potential employers a chance to see the real you. Don’t put it out there if you don’t want people looking at it.
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  • GraySaturday
    GraySaturday Posts: 2,878
    Drop The Leash 10 wrote:
    the one time i actually watch the show someone starts a thread on it.......go figure

    Thats just because I can read your mind. Special aint it.. Plus don't lie, you watch it every day.
  • Drop The Leash 10
    Drop The Leash 10 Posts: 7,011
    GraySaturday wrote:
    Thats just because I can read your mind. Special aint it.. Plus don't lie, you watch it every day.
    :eek: you physco bitch!......:p
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  • mookie9999
    mookie9999 Posts: 4,677
    Drop The Leash 10 wrote:
    the one time i actually watch the show someone starts a thread on it.......go figure

    Was Oprah a repeat or something?
    "The leads are weak!"

    "The leads are weak? Fuckin' leads are weak? You're Weak! I've Been in this business 15 years"

    "What's your name?"

    "FUCK YOU! THAT"S MY NAME!"
  • GraySaturday
    GraySaturday Posts: 2,878
    Drop The Leash 10 wrote:
    :eek: you physco bitch!......:p

    Oh my god! watch your mouth man! :eek:

    Oh, and its "Psycho"... stay in school ;)
  • Drop The Leash 10
    Drop The Leash 10 Posts: 7,011
    GraySaturday wrote:
    Oh my god! watch your mouth man! :eek:
    watch your thoughts!!!
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  • Drop The Leash 10
    Drop The Leash 10 Posts: 7,011
    mookie9999 wrote:
    Was Oprah a repeat or something?
    yes............ughhhh dam writers strike.:(
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  • Cosmo
    Cosmo Posts: 12,225
    GraySaturday wrote:
    So I know Dr. Phil is annoying, and I'm sure a lot of you would never watch him. But todays topic is about girls/women posting pictures of themselves on facebook/myspace, wasted, peeing in public, puking, passed out and half naked. Its a group on facebook that promotes women posting pictures of themselves after drinking way too much, because its supposed to be funny.

    Now they have people on there that are for it, one being one of the groups moderators, and obviously people that are against it.

    One of the guys they talked to was a recruiter, and he was talking about looking at people's pages for work related recruitment.

    What do you think about that? I personally think that if a company is going to invest a lot of time/money on an employee, that they have every right to look into their background be it facebook/myspace. Its a public domain and if you want to put pictures of yourself up in a place where everyone can see them, then you are opening yourself up to being judged based on your actions.
    ...
    You really have to be a self-righteous tool to base your opinion on someone's skillset because of some photo of them puking or pissing. Hell... we've ALL been there. How many of you haven't gotten drunk and puke? Or pissed on the wall because it was better than pissing in your pants? Or had naked polaroids of you banging some chick?
    All I would care about is... will she be able to restore the 72 terabyte database in a timely manner? Well... loose sexual morals would also be a plus.
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  • rarghrargh-brownstar
    rarghrargh-brownstar Posts: 1,272
    Gray Saturday, you have lots of great points.



    Cosmo: a man in his 50s (60s?) wanting girls who are "loose." I am sorry you always make me laugh with this kind of stuff. :P

    I know you have a good sense of humour, so you wont take this "personally."

    edit: :( I am just joking. Hope you have a happy new jear ! :)
    Rarghstarfarian.
  • AmentsChick
    AmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    A picture of me...totally wasted.
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  • GraySaturday
    GraySaturday Posts: 2,878
    AmentsChick wrote:
    A picture of me...totally wasted.


    You're not peeing on a wall with no clothes on and with nasty slurs written on your body...

    or did you post the wrong picture? :)
  • AmentsChick
    AmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    GraySaturday wrote:
    You're not peeing on a wall with no clothes on and with nasty slurs written on your body...

    or did you post the wrong picture? :)

    LOL! Nope...but I *was* drunk in that pic. None of the above stuff happens.
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