Some might say we should be sufficiently conscious of our visibility online as to avoid any potential problems with prospective or current employers. It shouldn't be a problem, if you're careful not to put anything online that you wouldn't want a formal acquaintance to view.

This train of thought seems to assume the things employers are "stalking" us to see are merely photos of drunken parties and immaturity. Or, apparently, to read Twitters and statuses that complain about your workplace. Here's an "infamous" story about that. Think how easy it would be for employers to find you via Google if you got internet-famous via an offensive Tweet about a potential employer... not a good look.

But what if it's something you don't view as an issue, but your employer- because of their own beliefs- will judge you for? The gender or race of your partner, your religious beliefs, political leanings, your personal affiliations, any children you might have. Shouldn't we be more worried about it being harder to avoid genuine workplace discrimination because our private lives are more public with the internet- than worrying about being judged by employers for putting a stupid photo (or having a friend upload a stupid photo) on the net?

I mean seriously. If the internet hasn't taught you to be extra paranoid by now, it's probably time to start.