A Real Simple Guide to Social Media Sites

A Note on Vulgarity

It bears repeating: If it’s not something you would say on national TV, the best strategy is not to post it. Dozens of survey respondents specifically mentioned swearing as a turnoff. Said one reader: “My grandparents are on Facebook. When my grandma comments on something and then a friend comments on the same thing and drops an F-bomb, she can see it. If it keeps happening, I unfriend that person.” For R-rated commentary, use the private-message feature.