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Holy crap, yes. I was lucky enough to not have my every move scrutinized and evaluated as I navigated my teenage years. My offspring won't have that benefit.

I sure as fuck made my share of missteps. There needs to be some sort of socially enforced cut off for 'kids being kids', but it starts with everyone not putting everything online.




Not only do people change, but societal expectations and taboos change. Something that is benign and harmless today could be horrible and taboo years from now. What things are you posting today that will get you shunned/criticized for in 50 years? I don't know--do you?




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