Whenever someone I know starts telling a story that involves sharing someone else's personal information​ -- medical, emotional, relationship, whatever -- I make a mental note to try not to share any of my personal stuff with them.

Trustworthiness​ is modeled.

I've also been known to ask "am I supposed to know that?" in response to certain kinds of personal information being shared.

I'm not perfect at infosec myself, certainly, but trying is important.

@starkatt I know this is an area in which I've failed before. Thank you for the reminder. It's worth bearing in mind, especially online.

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