What you post on social media can come back and haunt you

A recent survey by Lawyers.com reveals that most people don't think of the consequences before they post on social media like Twitter, Facebook, and others.

"The reason why it's a wake-up call is because the study indicates that more than half the people out there who use social media don't realize that what they post on social media can be used against them in a court of a law, and to me that's a big surprise," said Zimmerman.

Even if you don't think it has an legal implications, it can come back and haunt you. For example, your posts can be subpoenaed at any point. Also, if you checked in online that can be held against you in case.

Online posts can also get you in trouble with your boss.

"When you work for somebody you have the right not to be discriminated against your race, your gender, your sex, your ethnicity, where you were born - the protected class things federal law protects, but you don't have the right to be stupid," said Zimmerman.

One more reason to move away from the mainstream social media and start using anonymous social media websites like socialnumber.com. Facebook, and Twitter are good for harmless status updates on your birthday, family pictures etc. But when it comes to discuss real issues online the only safe way is to do it anonymously.

- M.K.