Originally posted on Beast of Traal.

While there is a school of thought that considers social media updates to be a spontaneous act of free thought and opinion, too many people have suffered in varying degrees by committing blunders online.

I have a simple thumb-rule that I always use before sharing *anything* online. Over time, I’ve managed to go through this set of criteria at a fascinating speed, almost subconsciously, without making it seem like a chore before posting anything online. That, however, may still not insulate me against backlashes or consequences if I ha…