Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Social Media Regret

Have you ever put something on the Internet you later – or immediately – regretted? If so, you’re not alone. A new Marist College poll finds 18% of Americans have regretted a posting they put on the Internet. The survey found 24% of Internet surfers younger than 45 have the most regrets. The poll also found 21% of men say they sent something they wished they didn’t, compared to 15% of women. Overall, half of Internet users said social media like Facebook and Twitter, which helped sink former Rep. Anthony Weiner, do more harm than good. About one-third (33%) say social media does more good than harm; 17% are unsure.