School confessions college confessions and now corporate confessions. The latest sensation in Facebook which truly brings out the power and proves the potential of social media. Blurting out in an anonymous way is probably the best method one would choose to vent out ones anger. Most of these confession pages sport the look of the masked man from V for Vendetta and aptly quotes "give a man his mask and he will show his true face" ( from Oscar Wildes' 'Intentions'). whether its the right way or not I have no idea but what I do personally feel is that it is healthy. During my days of college and schooling, be it in terms of relationships or against the institution the only way we could complain or speak out is with friends with the hope that it spreads and eventually conveys to the person involved. Regarding the disagreements with the management of the institution, even though there were meetings and feedback sessions just for the sole purpose of improving the learning experience nobody would come out with complaints due to the fear of exposing themselves.
The name confessions self explains the fact that it was initially started as a way to propose and expose relationships within a particular institution, eventually as the concept of anonymity was so addictive and luring, it grew with great strength and later incorporated various other factors which were controversial. This factor mainly drives the corporate based confession pages which mainly focuses on the policies adopted or the ways in which a company can improve. Though people say it is unethical quite some of the confessions have actually gained notice and have turned tables. It must be noted that it does not limit itself by always giving negative feedback; there are a few positive ones too. Peers come forward correcting the misconception of other employees or students and suggest remedies which is healthy for the Institution or the company as a whole.
Though the presence of corporate companies in social media is old, it has been primarily focusing on the feedback of their customers but the feedback between employer and employee or as a student and the institution is something new and if channeled in a proper manner can remain healthy too.
