Ever googled a first date?

Social Media background checks are becoming more popular in qualifying candidates in the business arena, but we can easily see where this is headed. While Social Intelligence only works with employers (for now), you can just imagine the implications for this sort of "checkboxing" in more social and casual situations. Not only will Cindy Sue or Ricky Bobby Google their first date, but they may also go ahead and run a harmless little background check on them as well. Gizmodo's article explains "how [a social media background check] works, and what you can do if you've got to have one of these reports run" but it may not be exactly what you expect. Read the full article here.

Now, if you're rushing to your inbox to contact Social Intelligence about your date next week, consider this.  A first date may give you concerns ("Stranger Danger"), but who doesn't enjoy the mystery and excitement of getting to know someone new and interesting? A NYT Modern Love article offers a comical perspective on Why You Should Never Google On The First Date.  What would you do?