This document discusses the ethics of online coursework and managing the public and private aspects of online learning. It raises several issues and scenarios regarding student privacy and participation online, including lingering online content, troublesome social media posts, and critical forum interactions. It provides suggestions for instructors such as exploring privacy settings of online tools, developing offline options, teaching digital citizenship skills, and reminding students they may wish to delete online content after grading. The overall message is that instructors have a responsibility to educate students on appropriate online behavior without strictly enforcing rules.