Juicycampus/Greekchat person

[gee_ess]

I really don't want to argue the intricacies of free speech but there are degrees of abuse...i.e. walking into a theater and falsely yelling Fire! is one of them. Anyone who has seen this website knows it crosses the line.

[preciousjeni]

Originally Posted by gee_ess

I really don't want to argue the intricacies of free speech but there are degrees of abuse...i.e. walking into a theater and falsely yelling Fire! is one of them. Anyone who has seen this website knows it crosses the line.

How? It's random gossip from random internet people. Anyone who takes it seriously probably has more problems than just visiting juicy campus.

[gee_ess]

Originally Posted by preciousjeni

How? It's random gossip from random internet people. Anyone who takes it seriously probably has more problems than just visiting juicy campus.

I disagree. Rumor, gossip, and lies can be extremely hurtful and damaging. It is no different than whispered lies and obscene writings on bathroom walls. It may or may not be true, but it does put doubt and cast a shadow on someone's reputation. But the real concern, imo, is that there is no option or action that can be taken by anyone who feels they have been maligned on this site.

Reputation is everything in this world - to make a point: the many comments and advice given about recruitment that pertain to reputation. If employers and grad school administrators are looking at Facebook, etc to check up on applicants, who's to say that something said on Juicy Campus won't be considered in that process?

And all you have to do is ask a college student about Juicy and they will tell you what a factor it is on their campus...


Sorry for the hijack, OP. I have no idea who or what you are referring to. I just feel very strongly about this site.

[paulam]

Originally Posted by gee_ess

Reputation is everything in this world - to make a point: the many comments and advice given about recruitment that pertain to reputation. If employers and grad school administrators are looking at Facebook, etc to check up on applicants, who's to say that something said on Juicy Campus won't be considered in that process?

Would you really want to work for an employer who resorts to checking you out on something as insidious as Juicy Campus? I can see why an employer would want to check you out on Facebook or MySpace because the information on those sites is actually provided by you. The information on Juicy Campus is provided by immature cowards who choose not to reveal themselves while posting innuendo and false gossip.

Paula M.
Sigma Delta Tau
ΣΔT
Patriae Multi Spes Una One Hope of Many People

[RU OX Alum]

Originally Posted by paulam

Would you really want to work for an employer who resorts to checking you out on something as insidious as Juicy Campus? I can see why an employer would want to check you out on Facebook or MySpace because the information on those sites is actually provided by you. The information on Juicy Campus is provided by immature cowards who choose not to reveal themselves while posting innuendo and false gossip.

Paula M.
Sigma Delta Tau
ΣΔT
Patriae Multi Spes Una One Hope of Many People

i think hr people that check candidates myspace and facebook pages are just bored at work

[CherriBomb012]

Originally Posted by gee_ess

I really don't want to argue the intricacies of free speech but there are degrees of abuse...i.e. walking into a theater and falsely yelling Fire! is one of them. Anyone who has seen this website knows it crosses the line.

Lol and that`s completely illegal, btw. I hear Juicy Campus is being sued as well. It is offensive, I completely agree, but hey, some people are immature.