There are a lot of methods to ask and reply this query. Authorship was once uncommon, however now, all of us write one thing.
For those who’re placing your phrases on a social media platform, you could be shocked to find that they might disappear at any second. Some platforms acknowledge that they personal the connection you suppose you could have along with your readers, not you. Others go as far as to insist that they will take your username and switch it in the event that they select.
The phrases (and pictures) you share could possibly be harvested for the information they comprise as properly.
At a extra metaphorical stage, in neighborhood discourse it’s straightforward to get within the behavior of parroting speaking (and arguing) factors. Take a second to consider whether or not you imply what you simply mentioned or maybe are merely cheering in your crew. In the event that they’re not your phrases, you continue to could be liable for uttering them.
Extra mundane however vital: For those who’ve ever been requested to signal a launch, take a second to learn it. It in all probability insists that your phrases (and even your likeness and popularity) now belong to the corporate that requested you to signal. I persistently refuse, and I’m shocked that they’re shocked that I take the authorized doc critically.
Phrases can change minds, construct our tradition and make an influence. They solely work after we share them, however they nonetheless belong to us.
PS Now you will discover my phrases on Bluesky.