Cybervetting...Is it really wrong?

"Cybervetting," using information found on the internet to determine if someone is a viable candidate for a position, has become increasingly popular.  Many people, like Andrews, think that this is not right and even in a sense "unconsitutional."  Andrews proposes the idea of adopting a Social Network Constitution that would protect our online rights.  She strongly believes that social networks are private spaces, a space where people can post what they want, not feeling prohibited.  I understand where Andrews is coming from, but I strongly disagree with her.  Social networks are clearly not private, if you are putting something on an online space then you know that other people can potentially access it.  When you become part of a social networking site you need to take responsibility for what you post.  If you do not want something to affect possible jobs/schooling then do not post things online that are inappropriate.  If you feel a strong urge to post something that could be used against you, do it smart.  You can create more anonymous profiles that won't come back and bite you in the ass.  I do believe, however, that companies being able to pay for private profile information should never be allowed.  If you are posting something on a private setting you should not have to worry about people accessing it that aren't really allowed.  This is something that I view as uncostitutional, but otherwise if you post things online companies have every right to use it to evaluate a possible employer.  So be aware of what you are posting!