What goes on the internet stays on the internet. That’s a reality many of us seem to forget, or even ignore, until the moment we’re faced with unexpected repercussions — for better or for worse.
But the truth is, no one ever expects a comment on Facebook or a tweet on X to actually get us into trouble. After all, people say unhinged things online all the time. However, not every country or government is as lenient as one might think. Just this week, in Saudi Arabia, a man received capital punishment over a Facebook comment, sparking outrage online.
