by Bethaney Wallace
Now more than ever it is becoming apparent that once something is on the internet, it stays there. While many of you might say that’s been obvious for some time now, the popularization of social media has streamlined the process of making internet content permanent. For example, say, ten years ago, you wrote a drunken email you wish you could erase, or a poorly-made ad campaign was posted online. Yes, these things were hard to get rid of, forever stuck in the metaphorical corners of search engines. BUT, it’s rare anyone would find them unless they were really looking. Perhaps a thorough employer or stalker-ish ex, but the average Pat searching for your work would only find what you wanted them to. And, assuming the recipient of said unfortunate email was kind enough to dispose of it, it was gone for good.
