Jenny Korn, scholar of online identity at the University of Illinois at Chicago, talks about raising controversial topics on social media, things related to sexual intimacy, or a personal issue at work. “There’s an old adage that goes: ‘Do not share things that you would not want your mother, boss or priest to know,'” he says. Some things you may consider posting can seriously hurt someone else, and affect affect work relations. If you need to talk to someone or vent, pick a trusted friend and have a conversation.