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Repairing / Establishing Online Reputation?
illini1022 writes "I'm currently a senior nearing graduation from college. With studies focusing on power and energy I believe I have set myself up extremely well for post-graduation employment. I have one concern. The top search result on Google for my full name is a blog posting regarding an article about a pedophile that happens to bear the same name as myself. The blog also originates from a city I lived in during one summer (specified on my resume). Upon closer inspection, it would become quickly apparent that the subject in question is not me. The person of interest was in the military, and I have never been. However, I fear this unfortunate coincidence might cost me chances at employment with companies I'm now applying to. I have absolutely no issue with any employer finding anything I've put on the Internet; I have been careful to protect my reputation. My concern is with an employer mistaking me for someone else, and disqualifying me from recruitment. I've attempted to contact the blog owner to no avail. What are my options? Am I overreacting? Should I attempt to set up my own site that would steal the top Google search from this blog posting? I appreciate any insight/advice."
Why is this modded insightful? It's stupid.
Did you not consider the possibility, however remote, that by doing something, he might make things worse?
"Anyone who [rips a CD] is probably engaging in copyright infringement." - David O. Carson
Well, if you look outside your momma's basement there is a humongous economic depression that is devastating the United States happening just right now.
So, at this given time, any employer is worth the time of anyone looking for a job...
OP: Unless you are opposing pedophobia, it's only fair for you to get hit by it.
More liberal bullshit.
An employer has EVERY RIGHT to use ANY INFORMATION against you that he wishes. This is not cuba, the government should never force an employer to do something against his wishes.