It's Fall, 2016, and it's a very stressful time to be an American right now. With everything that's happened in the past few months, some folks may feel the need to pour out their deepest feelings and innermost thoughts on social media.

Though sometimes, this isn't always the best way to go.

A person can face serious repercussions for what they post on social media. When somebody posts something on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Snapchat, it's right there out in the open for anyone to see. And anyone can and will see it, especially if they're looking for some dirt to throw on you.

See, this is the way it works: People see our social media accounts as a reflection of who we are. When somebody wants more insight as to who you are as a person, they'll check your social media: The pictures you post, the videos you record, the statuses you update. It's all there for them to analyze and judge your character.

Because of this, you should be very mindful as to what you choose to upload and share on social media. This can range from pictures and photos, to even small things like grammar and spelling errors. If you're a person that uploads and shares nonsense on a regular and you chose to type "lik dis" on your social media...

Good luck finding good credible income my friend. (I'm referring to the kind that doesn't involve flipping burgers.)

I know young kids today like to post their latest exploits and "morally great endeavors" on their social media. I do as well, believe me. But some things are better left not seen or heard. It's cool that you might've had a good time drinking, smoking and carrying on the other day, but as your boss who's seeing this (or any other important figure watching over you, like a parent) I may be less than thrilled. Kids have been kicked out of school for the vulgar things that they post on social media, and other people lose their jobs, so it is pretty serious.

I know we as Americans are facing a hard time over what's all been going on in our world lately, especially with this election, but that's a whole other article in itself. I'm sure you'd like to share your opinions on Hillary vs. Trump and Black Lives Matter vs. All Lives Matter, but, think about who's watching what you say and how you say it. You may not be all that mindful of it at the time, but someone else will be thinking on it seriously, especially if they're comparing your opinion to theirs.

You may have posted a video or made a status about how much you hate racists cops. Okay. Honestly I wouldn't know who wouldn't. But lets also say that you used some less than stellar language and you weren't all that careful about some things that slipped out your mouth. No big deal right? I mean, you were just sharing your opinion like everyone else. What's the harm?

Well, let's also say that your boss might've gotten word of something you posted, and when they saw, they were appalled. Surely they couldn't let someone like that represent their establishment.

Bye bye, credible source of income.

Look, I'm not saying you shouldn't post on social media at all. It's a nice little past time and it keeps people connected (and disconnected, in a way.) But I am saying that you should be smart with the things that you post, because you never know who could be watching. It could be your parents, it could be your boss, it could be the Dean of your school. Just be mindful of what you say online, and how you say it, because it could cost you something you'll never get back...

Oh, and please be literate. Spell simple words correctly and use punctuation. Please, please, please...