Who Are You Online?

Grandpa, confused: Salma, why do you have pictures of people in your computer? Salma, amused: These are my friends from class! I’m using social media to see their updates. Grandpa, impressed: Wow! I’m so proud of you! Can you help me connect with my friend outside the country? Salma, thoughtfully: Sure! Let's set up your account! Salma: First, I need a picture to use as your profile picture. This will be your face to the digital world! Grandpa: How about this one? Hakeem: Hmm… This doesn’t seem right. He can’t post this! He doesn’t look like that anymore! Nour: Hold on, Hakeem! He can compromise by captioning the post clearly stating that this was him in the old days, don’t you think? Salma: Good idea, Nour!! Salma: Nice picture, grandpa! But I think we can only post it if we explain that this is a picture of you when you were young. Grandpa (slightly confused/defiant): Why so? Salma: Well, people who are viewing your profile might think this is you right now! You have to be careful about how you present yourself online. Grandpa: Oh! Okay. I have a lot to learn about being on the internet. Hakeem: Maybe you should also help your grandpa find the privacy settings.