We must be mindful of the choices we make and the consequences for them

BY SYDNEE WALCOTT

Time and time again, people are continuously told to be mindful of what they post online because once it’s out there, there’s no taking it back.

On March 25^th, Daily Loud reported a story on a New York judge who lost his job for having an explicit OnlyFans account as a side hustle.

According to the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, Gregory Locke, 33, held a judicial role consisting of: supervising law clerks, presiding at pre-trial settlement conferences, and conducting formal hearings.

Locke has produced over 100 posts since opening his account in November 2020 and charges a $12 monthly fee.

He also has a Twitter account where he frequently posts NSFW photos and videos.

His now-former city bosses fired him when they became aware of his explicit side gig.

There was a mix of reactions to the story. Some: either had jokes to say, were surprised due to the main job Locke obtained, or saw no harm in having an OnlyFans.

The jokes were whatever to me, but those who saw no harm in what Locke was doing made me give them the side eye.

While some employers will say: “meh,” to employees posting NSFW content, most would prefer not to be affiliated with anyone who engages in that activity.

That’s what quite a few people continue to overlook.

Employers have a reputation to protect, and they don’t need to have someone ruin the reputation they worked hard to maintain.

We also have to think about how our relatives and friends would feel, because no one wants to see any explicit content of a relative or friend.

I understand we are going through a tough time with inflation, and more people are looking into getting a side job to avoid struggling. However, we must be mindful of the choices we make and the consequences for them.