Technology invading privacy

With all of the new technologies that exist including cell phones with cameras and internet capabillities, we must be very careful how we act in public and even sometimes in the privacy of our own home. About two years ago, pictures of Arizona Cardinals' quarterback Matt Leinart partying with young girls and funneling beers surfaced online. The photos were taken from the girls' cell phone cameras and were then later posted to their myspace and facebook profiles. Although all the girls were reportedly of legal drinking age, it was seen as some what of an embarrassment for Leinart. The photos did not cast him in a favorable light as he is a professional athlete who is supposed to be a role model for kids and concerned with football and not partying with a bunch of girls. While it didn't lead to any legal action, it exposed Leinart's private affairs to the public. It also caused problems for him when his performance on the field wasn't up to par at times and many fans viewed him as this "party animal" and not someone who is dedicated to football. His reputation has suffered and it was all a result of these new technologies. Before digital cameras, camera phones, and the internet, it would have been much less likely that these photos were leaked to the public. The girls would've had to deliberately send them to the press in an attempt to hurt Leinart. Whereas now, they just wanted to put them on their profiles so they look cool, even if it is at the expense of Leinart. To me this is a negative effect of these new technologies as you have to be extra careful of what you are doing and who you are doing it with. Leinart, wasn't doing anything wrong, he was just partying with some females and having a good time; something most men in their mid 20's do. The fact is that with these technological advances it is much harder for people to keep things private as anytime we leave our house, or in Leinart's case invite people in our own house, we run the risk of doing something that can be seen by the rest of the world.