Kennel Club 'Code of Conduct' applies to use of social media

muse08 · #1 (**permalink**) 11-08-2011, 01:11 PM

Kennel Club has now published a 'Code of Conduct' which now covers comments on internet/forums

http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/down...eofconduct.pdf

Cockerpoo lover · #2 (**permalink**) 11-08-2011, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by muse08

Kennel Club has now published a 'Code of Conduct' which now covers comments on internet/forums

http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/down...eofconduct.pdf

It says page not found.

Fleur · #3 (**permalink**) 11-08-2011, 01:22 PM

Try this

The Kennel Club publishes new code of conduct - The Kennel Club

There's a link at the bottom for the full code of coduct

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Over recent years, there has been a rapid growth in the use of social media as a form of instant communication and there is a need for those who use Facebook, blogs and chat rooms etc to understand their responsibilities. For this reason, there is a specific section within the Code of Conduct giving general guidelines on participation on social media websites.

Goblin · #4 (**permalink**) 11-08-2011, 01:23 PM

http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/down...eofconduct.pdf

Edit: Fleur beat me to it. Would say however that the social media conduct should be applicable for everyone, not just KC people.

bearcub · #5 (**permalink**) 11-08-2011, 01:29 PM

Can't really make out what point they're trying to make... it seems like the world is just cottoning on to the fact that things like facebook, forums etc exist and now are trying to control what people type. I don't condone any harrasement/bullying etc but people have a right to speak their mind, whether on facebook, twitter or in private.

Fleur · #6 (**permalink**) 11-08-2011, 01:33 PM

For those wary of clikcking on links here is the section on social media

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Use of Social Media
Overview
The rapid growth of social media technologies combined with their ease of use
and pervasiveness make them attractive channels of communication. However,
these tools also hold the possibility of a host of unintended consequences. To
help you identify and avoid potential issues we have provided some examples
of best practices which are intended to help you understand, from a wide range
of perspectives, the implications of participation in social media.
General Guidelines
Maintain Privacy
Do not post confidential or proprietary information. Do not discuss a situation
involving named or pictured individuals on a social media site without their
permission. As a guideline, do not post anything that you would not present
in any public forum. Ask yourself, would I want to see this published in the
newspaper or posted on a billboard tomorrow or ten years from now?
Does it Pass the Publicity Test
If the content of your message would not be acceptable for face-to-face
conversation, over the telephone, or in another medium, it will not be acceptable
for a social networking site.
Think Before You Post
There’s no such thing as a “private” social media site. Search engines can turn up
posts and pictures years after the publication date. Comments can be forwarded
or copied. Archival systems save information even if you delete a post. If you
feel angry or passionate about a subject, it’s wise to delay posting until you are
calm and clear-headed.
Understand Your Personal Responsibility
You are personally responsible for the content you publish on blogs or any
other form of user-generated content. Be mindful that what you publish will be
public for a long time—protect your privacy.
Use of Social Media
Be Aware of Liability
You are responsible for what you post on your own site and on the sites of
others. Individual bloggers have been held liable for commentary deemed to be
copyright infringement, defamatory, proprietary, libelous, or obscene (as defined
by the courts). Be sure that what you post today will not come back to haunt
you.
Be Accurate
Make sure that you have all the facts before you post. It’s better to verify
information with a source first than to have to post a correction or retraction
later.
Correct Mistakes
If you make a mistake, admit it. Be upfront and be quick with your correction. If
you’re posting to a blog, you may choose to modify an earlier post—just make
it clear that you have done so.
Respect Others
You are more likely to achieve your goals or sway others to your beliefs if you
are constructive and respectful while discussing a bad experience or disagreeing
with a concept or person.
Respect Your Audience
Don’t use personal insults, obscenity, also show proper consideration for others’
privacy and for topics that may be considered sensitive. Users are free to discuss
topics and disagree with one another, but be respectful of others’ opinions. You
are more likely to achieve your goals if you are constructive and respectful while
discussing a bad experience or disagreeing with a concept or person.
Take the High Ground
Remember that you’re most likely to build a high-quality following if you discuss
ideas and situations civilly. Don’t pick fights online.

Sounds like common sense to me.

bearcub · #7 (**permalink**) 11-08-2011, 01:38 PM

To be fair though, a lot of it does make sense, shame they actually have to remind people to use their common sense

RAINYBOW · #8 (**permalink**) 11-08-2011, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Fleur

For those wary of clikcking on links here is the section on social media

Sounds like common sense to me.

LMAO, that could have been written for here

Wonder if this place is being "watched"

Fleur · #9 (**permalink**) 11-08-2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RAINYBOW

LMAO, that could have been written for here

Wonder if this place is being "watched"

I'm glad I wasn't the only one thinking it

Elmo the Bear · #10 (**permalink**) 11-08-2011, 01:53 PM

I don't understand who it's supposed to apply to?

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