So by that rationale, the very existence of a FB account means that anyone/everyone should have access to it, regardless of the person’s wishes?
The key point is understanding that whatever you put out on the internet is going into the “public square”, and that no matter what settings you put on it, someone else can still forward it, refer to it, tell someone about it, etc.
The “e” in electronic also stands for “eternal”, “evidence”, and “everyone”.
By your screen name “Future Snake Eater”, I assume you have intentions of going in the military. I will tell you from personal observation that soldiers do get prosecuted for stupid stuff they put up on FB, Twitter, etc.
If there is anyone in the world you don’t want to see something, exercise a little self-control and don’t post it.
No. But people who are seen as being open about their Internet presence gain points in their favor from job interviewers.
Similarly, you are perfectly free to show up at your next job interview wearing a ripped t-shirt and dirty jeans. It's entirely your right to do so.
It's like I keep telling my kids, now that they are old enough to be going to job interviews: you have a right to be stupid, and the employer has a right to not want to hire idiots.
Not everyone.
Someone who you want to represent in exchange for their money? Someone who evaluates your suitability for others well-being or safety?
Absolutely.