Another unintended negative consequence of the growth of online communication and social media is that individuals may post photos or comments without thinking through how their postings will be interpreted by their audience. For example, athletes may take photos of themselves or others and place them on a Facebook page or send them through Twitter. The nature of these photos may cause concern for the sport organization and could possibly do damage to the individual.

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Online communication and social media have made it easy for individuals to post photos or comments without considering the potential impact on their audience or reputation. Athletes who post inappropriate photos may face consequences and damage to their personal brand and the reputation of their sport organization.

Another Unintended Negative Consequence of the Growth of Online Communication