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question. so if when filling out an application for a job, and it asks if I am on facebook, can i legally say no?

Posted by tRuMaN, (not a knock off version) (aka Truman) Apr 17 '12, 13:09

as my name is not on facebook, since my account is my fictitious (or maybe it isnt) personality.

Responses:

"Yes, and AshleyMadison, too!" -- nm - David Apr 17, 13:19
I'd say no. -- nm - Beaker Apr 17, 13:17 1
- but never friend anyone there or mention it at work ever -- nm - Beaker Apr 17, 13:18
Btw, not sure it's what you're looking for, but my firm is hiring countrywide pretty much. -- nm - MDH Apr 17, 13:17
What;s a Facebook? nm -- nm - groiny Apr 17, 13:15 1
- So much for landing that social media director gig. -- nm - TWuG Apr 17, 13:16
Legally? It's not a sworn statement. You can answer "Yes", "No", or "Moon". In your case, I'd say "No". - Mop (195 lbs) Apr 17, 13:14 9
- if they want to know if he's on Facebook, they can look up his name. -- nm - CQ: Pressure Checker Apr 17, 13:15 8
  - under a pseud, he should be fine. -- nm - loosilu Apr 17, 13:21
  - Not every Facebook profile is public or discoverable. -- nm - Mop (195 lbs) Apr 17, 13:20 1
    - FOr what it's worth, one of the reasons I have a FB account with my real name is because I know employers will look at it. - loosilu Apr 17, 13:22
  - FWIW, that was my thought. LinkedIn should provide them all the professional info they need anyway. -- nm - David Apr 17, 13:19 2
    - exactly. -- nm - CQ: Pressure Checker Apr 17, 13:20
    - yup -- nm - Beaker Apr 17, 13:20
  - Tru Man? -- nm - mara Apr 17, 13:19
  - is this the new background check or something? -- nm - CQ: Pressure Checker Apr 17, 13:17
Can you skip the question? -- nm - spamlet Apr 17, 13:13 4
- no. its one of those online apps things, you have to answer. can they ask for my account password in missouri? - tRuMaN, (not a knock off version) Apr 17, 13:16 3
  - That's what I was afraid of. - spamlet Apr 17, 13:18 1
    - yeah, i am really starting to hate this online app programs - tRuMaN, (not a knock off version) Apr 17, 13:21
  - you have to answer yes or no? there's no prefer not to answer? maybe? -- nm - CQ: Pressure Checker Apr 17, 13:17
ask a lawyer. there is a lot of stuff employers are not allowed to ask and the list varies by state -- nm - peglegpete Apr 17, 13:13
well first thing they're gonna do is look you up. -- nm - Remlik Apr 17, 13:13
Does your state make it illegal for them to ask? If yes, then you can legally say no. If no, you would be lying. -- nm - Will Hunting Apr 17, 13:12
Lying on an application is usually a dismissable offense if discovered. - TWuG Apr 17, 13:12 2
- like create one in my own name? - tRuMaN, (not a knock off version) Apr 17, 13:12 1
  - Lock it down so they can't see much of anything. If they ask to see more or have the password then you probably - TWuG Apr 17, 13:14
since your real name is not - that is the answer I'm going with when I fill out the apps -- nm - Epiphany Apr 17, 13:11
N/A -- nm - CQ: Pressure Checker Apr 17, 13:10
i wouldn't lie. -- nm - Andie Apr 17, 13:10
I'd say no. -- nm - loosilu Apr 17, 13:10

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