A Halloween Costume Gone Wrong

A woman named Alicia Ann Lynch decided to dress up as a Boston bombing marathon runner for Halloween.

● Alicia Lynch took pictures of herself in the costume, and posted the pictures to her Twitter and Instagram accounts.

People Began to Notice the “original” Costume

● Many people responded to Lynch’s Twitter and Instagram posts out of disgust and anger.

● Alicia Lynch and her family started receiving death threats.

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The News Report

● Some Twitter users defended Lynch, due to the amount of threats and other forms of cyberbullying.

● Alicia realized her mistake and realized she must pay consequences.

● She was fired from her job.● Lynch created a new Twitter account (original

account had been suspended), and she apologized for her actions.

How I Would Have Handled the Situation

● I agree with the suspension of Alicia’s original Twitter account.

● Her Instagram account should have been suspended or disabled.

● I also agree with Lynch’s employer. I would have fired her as well, because her decisions and actions were unprofessional.

How the Situation Could Have Been Prevented

● Alicia’s friends and family did not see anything wrong with the costume idea.

● The picture should never have been posted on social media regardless of her friend’s and family’s opinions.

Concluding Points

● Alicia Lynch’s digital footprint is tainted.● When she seeks new employment, it will be

difficult for her to find a job because an employer will search her name and find the news report, articles online, pictures, etc.

● The post created an uproar in the media, and there was so much negative attention.

The Importance of Digital Footprints

● Always be professional.● Think before you post!

Citations

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