How do you spell revenge? "MySpace.com"

On my way to work this morning, the host of the radio station I frequently listen to was talking about a new trend among employers to use MySpace as a screening tool for potential employees. While the apparent ubiquity that engenders this kind of activity is good news for the Internet company, it also might cause people to think twice  before setting up a profile.

My advice? Don't wait. Pick your profile now.

Think of it as damage control.

When you're looking for a job, you're selling your talent, your skills, and yes, your character. And if you, like the rest of us, happen to have done something stupid in your life, at least you will have either prevented anyone from airing your dirty laundry online, or you will be able to portray another side of yourself that the offender wasn't interested in exploring when he or she sought revenge.

Eventually MySpace is going to have to come up with a more effective way to deal with this sort of behavior. And while I'm not suggesting we should pass legislation to regulate MySpace (regulation rarely increases innovation), the market will punish MySpace when a competitor comes along that is able to do a better job. - Cam Beck

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Thanks for the link. :)