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Political Posts

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Do you post political posts on social media? I posted something a few years ago about a political issue that is important to me. Unfortunately, I thought at the time that my Facebook was private. Apparently, it was not, and I lost a few clients who had seen my post. So, I decided not to post politically anymore.

 

In the past month, I felt the strong urge to again make a political post on Facebook. Due to my past experience, I held back for a period of time. When the issue got to a point where I strongly felt I needed to say something, I did.

 

After I posted on Facebook, several friends texted me asking me to make the post shareable so they could share it. I was not even sure how to do so. But I quickly found out that I would need to make the post public.  I debated for days, given my experience, about whether to do so.

 

I ultimately decided to make the post public, and it has been shared. So far, there have not been any negative responses, that I know of.  But I will admit that I check it every day just to make sure.

 

I know, before posting politically again, I will still think through the posting extensively. And how about you?

Comments

Corey Bearak

It is different for me as it is part of my branding. That said most of my political posts are on twitter and I have other pages where I post items on FB that address issues.
Kelly Welles

As a financial professional, compliance standards prevent sharing political views on professional sites. But you risk clients whenever you post personal sentiments even on FB and other social media. Thanks for sharing.
Shelley Simpson

Interesting, since I posted on this today and my blog was already written and ready to go up on Wednesday. I prefer when the people I do business with self - select. I didn't always have the luxury.

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