There are various methods to ask and reply this query. Authorship was uncommon, however now, all of us write one thing.
In case you’re placing your phrases on a social media platform, you is perhaps shocked to find that they might disappear at any second. Some platforms acknowledge that they personal the connection you assume you could have together with your readers, not you. Others go as far as to insist that they’ll take your username and switch it in the event that they select.
The phrases (and pictures) you share could possibly be harvested for the info they comprise as nicely.
At a extra metaphorical stage, in group discourse it’s straightforward to get within the behavior of parroting speaking (and arguing) factors. Take a second to consider whether or not you imply what you simply mentioned or maybe are merely cheering to your group. In the event that they’re not your phrases, you continue to is perhaps liable for uttering them.
Extra mundane however essential: In case you’ve ever been requested to signal a launch, take a second to learn it. It in all probability insists that your phrases (and even your likeness and status) now belong to the corporate that requested you to signal. I constantly refuse, and I’m shocked that they’re shocked that I take the authorized doc critically.
Phrases can change minds, construct our tradition and make an impression. They solely work after we share them, however they nonetheless belong to us.
PS Now you could find my phrases on Bluesky.