Will increasing the size of your network influence what you say and will you naturally become more private?

Is there a balance between the size of our network and its composition and our view on sharing?  I would argue that we are more likely to share less as the network grows and become more diverse.

 

When we start.   The original offline world of physically separated “friends and family” Closed circles of friends with you sharing specific information with each group – controlled by you

As we move online. The original offline world reflected in a digital world. Closed groups start to cross over by what I say – I start to limit what I say as the same information goes to everyone

As we grow. Online F&F become dominant as I add old and new contacts. Become much more careful and thoughtful in what I say leading to a lock down on content and status.