Originally Posted by
pete2800
I'm a self-disclosing belligerent troll. My primary use of social media has been maximum inflammation for my own comedic satisfaction, usually directed at my friend group who are mostly just as uncaring as I am.
I still got hired. Take from that what you will. I honestly think social media is less important than people think it is.
It's not the end-all, be-all, but once it's out there you can never take it back. I would say aggressive social-media vetting by airlines is a very recent thing, last couple of years. Also have heard of recruiters asking you to friend them... that may become the norm, and there's absolutely no recourse on your part but to comply (unless you want your job prospects for that employer to end at that time).
For those who are not at their career-destination, and have not already created a non-politically correct online presence, it's probably in your best interest to tread lightly.