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“Kids need to remember that when you put something on Twitter, it's not like whispering to your friend, you've put it on a billboard that the whole world, including your own kids someday, can see.” quote by Bill Cosby
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“Kids need to remember that when you put something on Twitter, it's not like whispering to your friend, you've put it on a billboard that the whole world, including your own kids someday, can see.”

Bill Cosby

About This Quote

Source Talk Show: The Oprah Winfrey Show, 2002

Social media posts are publicly visible, unlike private whispers.

In simple terms: Twitter is a public billboard, not a private chat.

Key Takeaway

Think before you post online.

Themes

privacy social media reputation

Mood

cautious serious

Type

educational warning

When to use this quote

  • posting on Twitter
  • parenting advice
  • online branding
  • media literacy

Key Concepts

digital footprint public perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How would you feel if your child saw your post?
  • What steps protect your digital privacy?
A Different Perspective

People may forget the permanence of online content.

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