Question

You go out to a party one night and post some pictures of questionable activity on your social media. Which of the following scenarios can realistically happen as a result? (Choose all that apply.)


A family member or significant other (current or future) sees these pictures.


You delete the pictures and they are erased forever.


A "friend" on your social media account screenshots the pictures and shares them elsewhere.


A future employer finds these images and selects another candidate for the position.

Answer 1

Correct answers: A, C, and D.

- A (family/significant other sees): Realistic — posts can be seen by friends, mutuals, tags, or if shared publicly or by others.
- B (delete = erased forever): Not realistic — deletion doesn’t guarantee permanent removal; others may have screenshots, cached copies, platform backups, or archived versions.
- C (a "friend" screenshots and shares): Realistic — anyone with access can capture and redistribute images.
- D (future employer finds and rejects you): Realistic — employers and recruiters often check social media and may use what they find in hiring decisions.

Practical tip: assume anything you post could be seen or saved permanently, and limit audience or avoid posting questionable content.