Social media helps people stay in touch with their friends and relatives around the world. People use social media for various purposes such as communication, entertainment, and even advertisement. For some, being on social media is all about posting photos and moments from a fun trip. For others, it is about promoting their business or profession. People can connect with almost anyone in these virtual communities—be it the CEO of a company or an old school friend. The information one shares on these platforms can be seen by anyone who is connected with that person. Sometimes, a post that seems trivial may end up offending someone. There have been instances where people have shared an experience about having a tough day at work and have ended up losing their job. This makes it necessary for everyone to consider their content thoroughly before sharing it on social networks. People must exercise discretion when posting on these sites. They must consider the difference between their personal and professional lives.

Several social media sites offer settings and features that help users control and decide with whom they wish to share information. Users can select specific friends from their entire friend list, and make the posts or information available only to them. Thus, instead of shying away from social media or banning it, we must share information wisely and exercise the highest discretion