[Lnc-business] Twitter/Social media - again

[Caryn Ann Harlos]

Shit happens.  I’m not lathered up - but I am concerned that our concerns
seem to be brushed off and principles be damned all for the sake of muh
hashtag.

-Caryn Ann

On Thu, Sep 26, 2019 at 5:44 PM Steven Nekhaila via Lnc-business <
lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:

> I believe that the correct course of action on these incidents is to
> respond to the individual situation. I don't think there is a one size
> fits all solution for approving all posts at this time, bar hiring a
> full-time social media director whose main purpose is to do so. Our
> social media team often reflects the "shotgun" strategy of doing things.
> There is a lot of content, often directed at multiple subjects and
> themes. As such, some of that spray invariably ends up not being our
> best work. Since it is a numbers game, its my opinion that we ought to
> address it as such and take an acceptable number of gaffes. It pains me
> to type that, but it seems to be the reality unless we severely reign in
> our social media teams, and I believe doing so would present more harm
> than good. A thorough look by the LNC of our social media practices and
> speaking to staff about setting guidelines and training team members
> with continued oversight is our best way forward to avoid such
> incidents. I am certain that without our current level of involvement,
> our rate of incidences would likely be much higher.
>
> In Liberty,
>
> Steven Nekhaila
> Region 2 Representative
> Libertarian National Committee
>
> Impotentes defendere libertatum non possunt
> "Those without power cannot defend freedom"
>
> On 2019-09-25 10:25 AM, Elizabeth Van Horn via Lnc-business wrote:
> > Agree.  This is a party asset, and should represent the LP
> > professionally.
> >
> > (I'm not usually on Twitter, so didn't see it, but thanks for the
> > head-up John.)
> >
> > ---
> > Elizabeth Van Horn
> > LNC Region 3 Representative (IN, MI, OH, KY)
> > Chair-Libertarian Party of Madison Co, Indiana
> > Vice-Chair Libertarian Pragmatist Caucus
> > http://www.lpcaucus.org/
> >
> > On 2019-09-25 10:20, John Phillips via Lnc-business wrote:
> >
> >> Dear colleagues,
> >>
> >> While perhaps not as heinous as the last couple faux pas, I have to
> >> question the professionalism of our Twitter page using the hashtag
> >> #ImpeachTheMF even if I agree with the sentiment.
> >>
> >> I am aware of all the arguments about micromanaging and all the rest
> >> people threw out last time.  However, at what point is enough enough?
> >> When our members are expressing deep displeasure at the repeated
> >> issues seems to be one answer to me.
> >>
> >> I am also aware that sometimes crap just happens.  The difference is
> >> whether and how well you handle it after it does.
> >>
> >> Now I'm not suggesting going for someone's throat on this, but perhaps
> >> a refresher on professional standards for the team is in order since
> >> there seems to be ongoing issues.  I am assuming that there are
> >> training and guidelines for our social media team.
> >>
> >> John Phillips
> >> Libertarian National Committee Region 6 Representative
> >> Cell 217-412-5973
>
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*In Liberty,*

* Personal Note:  I have what is commonly known as Asperger's Syndrome
(part of the autism spectrum).  This can affect inter-personal
communication skills in both personal and electronic arenas.  If anyone
found anything offensive or overly off-putting (or some other social faux
pas), please contact me privately and let me know. *