In today’s Quick Hits, another school teacher is in trouble for Facebook, we discuss on whether viral videos of babies and kids are dangerous, and a mom blogger shares her thoughts on…oversharing.

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Google Unveils +1 Button for Social Sharing

Yesterday, Google unveiled something called the +1 Button, which allows Google users to give search results a public recommendation. This report from the Wall Street Journal describes the +1 Button in detail and explores how +1 may be Google’s best attempt at combatting Facebook’s omnipresent “like” button. For more information on the +1 Button, including how it works and some questions about the feature, check out this Reputation.com blog post.

Mom Blogger Defends Frequent Facebook Updates on Kids

A recent survey from the daily deal website Eversafe revealed some of the top reasons why people get annoyed with each other on Facebook. One of the reasons cited in the survey was moms who overshare information or boast about their kids online. 57 percent of those surveyed complained about a “proud mom” in their Facebook feed. In a response to the survey, Jeanne Sager at The Stir blog defends herself and other parents like her who think that posting updates about their family is their right and that if their friends don’t like it, then they’re not very good friends.

Teacher Faces Discipline for Sharing Mocking Photo of Student on Facebook

According to the Chicago Tribune, a Chicago Public Schools teacher may face disciplinary action after posting a picture of a student to her Facebook page, which was then mocked by her friends. According to the Tribune report, “the 7-year-old, a student at Overton Elementary School, turned up for photo day last week with Jolly Rancher candies tied at the end of her braids. Her computer teacher allegedly took photos of the child and posted them on her site where people mocked the hairstyle.”

Five Steps to Disappear from the Web

Thanks to super powerful search engines like Google and massively popular social networking websites like Facebook, it’s easier than ever to find information about individuals online. But what if you don’t want to be found on the Web? If you’re concerned about your online reputation or privacy, this PCWorld article offers five steps to “disappear” from the Web. The PCWorld article offers steps on how to quit most of the major social networking websites, block advertising trackers, and improve your online reputation.

Are Viral Videos of Babies and Kids Dangerous?

Not a day goes by without a new viral video popping up online showing some cute little baby or toddler doing something funny. But is there an ethical concern with posting these videos online when it could affect the child’s online reputation later in their life? This article from The Globe and Mail discusses the possible unintended consequences of a viral video featuring young children.

U.S. and Europe to Work Together on Privacy

Several pieces of legislation are making their way through Congress on the issue of Internet privacy. Similarly, across the sea in the European Union, legislators are also looking at ways to deal with the problem of data privacy and security. But how are the U.S. and EU working together on the issue? This article from Michael Cooney at Network World discusses some of the actions that the U.S. and EU are working on together to solve the privacy problem.