[Lnc-business] FB Posts

Sun Apr 16 00:14:52 EDT 2017

I just got home.  Spoke to several folks along the way, since I was in the
car for many hours.

I still believe that a lack of clear, definitive action will not end well.

ken

On Sat, Apr 15, 2017 at 4:21 PM, Patrick McKnight <
patrick.joseph.mcknight at gmail.com> wrote:

> I think it's great that the LNC now has a better understanding of how the
> social media team works. Transparency is always a good thing. I'm sure we
> will come together to improve the quality and accountability of the process.
>
> We all share the same goals and I think we're headed in the right
> direction. Communication and messaging is the key to growing the party.
>
> Thanks,
> Patrick McKnight
>
> On Sat, Apr 15, 2017 at 4:04 PM, Caryn Ann Harlos <
> carynannharlos at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I was really trying to address everyone's concern by championing Steven's
>> amendment.
>>
>> I hope we can all pull together that this is a problem I think most of us
>> agree on, and that we might disagree on *how* to solve, but in good faith
>> and good will we can.
>>
>> -Caryn Ann
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Apr 15, 2017 at 4:01 PM, Brett Bittner <brett.bittner at lp.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I actually liked a lot of what Stephen's amendment did, however I don't
>>> know who I would *punish* with the responsibility that his idea created.
>>>
>>> I also think that any committee tasked with this should also consider
>>> policy recommendations for other social media outlets, as they offer
>>> suggestions on Facebook. That would require a strong understanding of those
>>> outlets and their mechanics. At the very least, finding members that have
>>> an expertise in each of the outlets we utilize (YouTube, Twitter,
>>> Instagram, Snapchat, and ugh... Google+). There have been discussions about
>>> this within the APRC, however due to the confidential nature of the
>>> committee, I cannot disclose those discussions or their outcomes (or lack
>>> thereof).
>>>
>>> Brett C. Bittner
>>>
>>> Region 3 Representative
>>> Libertarian National Committee <http://lp.org/>
>>>
>>> brett.bittner at lp.org
>>> 317.537.8344 <(317)%20537-8344>
>>>
>>> On Sat, Apr 15, 2017 at 3:43 PM, Caryn Ann Harlos <
>>> carynannharlos at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I would really like to work with you all in crafting an analysis
>>>> committee with well-thought out proposals for August.
>>>>
>>>> *Something needs to change.  *I think everyone agrees on that.
>>>>
>>>> I wish emotions didn't get so high- I think ultimately we want the same
>>>> thing.  And have the same very deep concerns.
>>>>
>>>> -Caryn Ann
>>>>
>>>> On Sat, Apr 15, 2017 at 3:37 PM, Patrick McKnight <
>>>> patrick.joseph.mcknight at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Whitney,
>>>>>
>>>>> I agree with your sentiments. I'm slightly more inclined to take
>>>>> action now but everything you say is true.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>> Patrick McKnight
>>>>>
>>>>> On Sat, Apr 15, 2017 at 3:33 PM, Whitney Bilyeu <whitneycb76 at gmail.com
>>>>> > wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> My issues are with the (perceived) 'authority' that volunteers have
>>>>>> over our messaging on FB. Also, I don't care to burden staff members with a
>>>>>> task that is not necessarily their specialty.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I value the contributions and the creativity of the volunteers who
>>>>>> put that material out, and I believe they do it better than our limited
>>>>>> staff could do. However, I do not agree that volunteers should have the
>>>>>> final say when it comes messages that we LNC members are on the hook for.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The motion presented today was too restrictive, and oddly, at the
>>>>>> same time a little ambiguous. It could have put our entire social media
>>>>>> presence on hold. I am also concerned about the risk of losing those
>>>>>> volunteers as a result of such an action.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Yes, we need an intervention, and a temporary policy, along with a
>>>>>> steering committee, could be the answer. But, we could have just brought
>>>>>> our social media action to a screeching halt, and that is not what we
>>>>>> really want.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> How about establishing a policy that includes staff or LNC members in
>>>>>> posting approval, and holds the APRC more accountable, as well?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I want to see a policy that establishes/clarifies the authority of
>>>>>> the FB admins, moderators, and posters (who are not staff members). I also
>>>>>> would like to establish specific guidelines for what is put out...in order
>>>>>> to avoid these kinds of pitfalls and distractions in the future. Ideally,
>>>>>> we won't put anything out there that causes people to resign their posts,
>>>>>> or cease donations.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Whitney
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
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>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> *In Liberty,*
>>>> *Caryn Ann Harlos*
>>>> Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska,
>>>> Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Washington) - Caryn.Ann.
>>>> Harlos at LP.org <Caryn.Ann.Harlos at LP.org>
>>>> Communications Director, Libertarian Party of Colorado
>>>> <http://www.lpcolorado.org>
>>>> Colorado State Coordinator, Libertarian Party Radical Caucus
>>>> <http://www.lpradicalcaucus.org>
>>>> Chair, LP Historical Preservation Committee
>>>>
>>>> A haiku to the Statement of Principles:
>>>> *We defend your rights*
>>>> *And oppose the use of force*
>>>> *Taxation is theft*
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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>>
>> --
>> *In Liberty,*
>> *Caryn Ann Harlos*
>> Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska,
>> Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Washington) - Caryn.Ann.
>> Harlos at LP.org <Caryn.Ann.Harlos at LP.org>
>> Communications Director, Libertarian Party of Colorado
>> <http://www.lpcolorado.org>
>> Colorado State Coordinator, Libertarian Party Radical Caucus
>> <http://www.lpradicalcaucus.org>
>> Chair, LP Historical Preservation Committee
>>
>> A haiku to the Statement of Principles:
>> *We defend your rights*
>> *And oppose the use of force*
>> *Taxation is theft*
>>
>>
>>
>>
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