Hunter McKenzie
“Boys can get a certain mind set when they are on social media and, in the effort to get more likes or attention, they may not think of the consequences of posting a photo of themselves or their friends doing something inappropriate.’’ Hunter McKenzie
reputation counts and this can be ruined by inappropriate postings on-line. Boys also need to realise it is not only what they themselves share, but also photos others may take of them sharing things which are best kept private. These photos could be available on-line forever. “In the fast-moving world on- line, anything can go global and can destroy a reputation. Boys won’t necessarily think about the implication five years down the track
and one mistake could lead to a life- time of regret.’’ Hunter McKenzie believes it was important to raise boys’ awareness that nothing is private on the Internet and that they need to see social media in the right light. “While most people at College don’t post inappropriate pictures on Instagram, on Facebook there is much more clutter and it is easy for something to slip through if you
upload say, 20 photos. All someone has to do is to like a particular photo and a year or so later, it may re- emerge. “Having the workshop was definitely a worthwhile thing for College especially to widen the outlook of senior boys and help it to stick in their mind that what they do to others socially can be damaging for ever, especially when they start looking for jobs in the future.’’
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College Issue 30 2016
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