In this age of technology, forms of online expression such as MySpace and Facebook have become increasingly popular amidst our generation.

With these new forms of expression, new issues about privacy are being raised; particularly issues over employment. The question is, should employers be able to hire or fire based, at least in part, on the information posted on an employee or potential employee’s profile? Well, let’s examine the issue, shall we?

A person’s profile is a place for self-expression in the virtual world. It’s a place to project a tiny piece of personality using any type of media you’d prefer. Photos, videos, graphics, songs, quotes, and Favorites lists are all there to say, “This right here is me. This is what I like and what I do. This is who I am, and I want you all to see it!” It’s an environment that puts you in complete control of how others view you. You can be anyone you want to be, just like mommy always told you.