Post by kilnparkspeedwaystarborgslayer on Mar 22, 2011 18:44:08 GMT 1
Social Networking Websites
I am writing to clarify The FA’s position in relation to comments made by Participants on social networking sites including, but not limited to, Twitter and Facebook as well as internet blogs.
The FA would make clear that comments made on such internet sites may be considered public comment and that further to FA Rule E3 any comments which are improper, bring the game into disrepute or are threatening, abusive, indecent or insulting may lead to disciplinary action.
We would particularly stress that comments which are personal in nature or could be construed as offensive, use foul language or contain direct or indirect threats aimed at other Participants are likely to be considered improper. Participants are required to act in the best interest of the game at all times and should be aware of this when using social networking websites. Furthermore, we would advise Participants to be aware that postings on social networking sites which they believe are only visible to a limited number of selected people may still end up in the public domain and consequently, care should be taken with the content of such postings.
In addition we would remind Participants that social networking postings could also lead to civil proceedings being brought by affected parties.
I am writing to clarify The FA’s position in relation to comments made by Participants on social networking sites including, but not limited to, Twitter and Facebook as well as internet blogs.
The FA would make clear that comments made on such internet sites may be considered public comment and that further to FA Rule E3 any comments which are improper, bring the game into disrepute or are threatening, abusive, indecent or insulting may lead to disciplinary action.
We would particularly stress that comments which are personal in nature or could be construed as offensive, use foul language or contain direct or indirect threats aimed at other Participants are likely to be considered improper. Participants are required to act in the best interest of the game at all times and should be aware of this when using social networking websites. Furthermore, we would advise Participants to be aware that postings on social networking sites which they believe are only visible to a limited number of selected people may still end up in the public domain and consequently, care should be taken with the content of such postings.
In addition we would remind Participants that social networking postings could also lead to civil proceedings being brought by affected parties.