The actual question has been answered, so I won't answer that.
My point of view on things in regards to locking. Only lock when there is a specific person or group of people that you want to prevent from seeing a post.
If someone takes offense to something, then that's their tough luck; you are voicing an opinion or your feelings. They Are Yours. Ultimately, if someone does take an offense in regards to something you say and comments, then that's their opinion and you can consider or reject it as much as you want. The internet is 90% crap anyways...if they take offense at something you write and they decide to whine and bitch, then that just means they are insecure in themselves.
As Bloom County pointed out, "Life is offensive".
If you're worried about someone from a prospective job or school rejecting you because of something you write in regards to your day-to-day life, then - a) They are violating your Freedom of Expression. b) They are iscriminating against you, which is illegal. and c) You are showing a lack of confidence in yourself. Have confidence and courage within yourself to be able to speak your mind.
These are my thoughts on this and why I tend not to friendslock posts. I haven't posted much in detail, but that's because I'm more likely to respond to something than to start it.
Be willing to weather the flames, after all, that's why we've made Asbestos-Lined Internet Suits.
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Date: 2006-08-31 08:07 pm (UTC)My point of view on things in regards to locking. Only lock when there is a specific person or group of people that you want to prevent from seeing a post.
If someone takes offense to something, then that's their tough luck; you are voicing an opinion or your feelings. They Are Yours. Ultimately, if someone does take an offense in regards to something you say and comments, then that's their opinion and you can consider or reject it as much as you want. The internet is 90% crap anyways...if they take offense at something you write and they decide to whine and bitch, then that just means they are insecure in themselves.
As Bloom County pointed out, "Life is offensive".
If you're worried about someone from a prospective job or school rejecting you because of something you write in regards to your day-to-day life, then -
a) They are violating your Freedom of Expression.
b) They are iscriminating against you, which is illegal.
and c) You are showing a lack of confidence in yourself. Have confidence and courage within yourself to be able to speak your mind.
These are my thoughts on this and why I tend not to friendslock posts. I haven't posted much in detail, but that's because I'm more likely to respond to something than to start it.
Be willing to weather the flames, after all, that's why we've made Asbestos-Lined Internet Suits.