Top 10 Social Media Decorum by Amy Short. Does anyone know the definition of Decorum? Its acting in a way that is dignified and pleasing, and a sense of what is proper and appropriate. Please, Do not confuse this word with Etiquette, because the social standard of today is really low, really low. I will not call this post Facebook Etiquette, but rather Social Media Decorum, please share and comment, please no bashing, this post is really to teach Decorum, not to bash anyone in particular at all. You who know me, know that I dont personally bash anyone. For years, things have been bothering me, and I just have to get this out. I hope people receive this as wisdom and do not take offense. Top 10 Social Media Decorum by Amy Short 10. Do not post explicit words or photos, or degrading thoughts, your friends might think its funny but remember, you may have a grandchild, niece, nephew, or parent that can see what you post. This should be a no brainer, but I see it all the time. 9. Do not post pictures of children not clothed, theres too many perverts out there. This is your baby. 8. Honor your husband or wife, do not air private matters. It actually makes you look just as bad when you destroy someones reputation publicly. This goes for all people actually, not just married couples. 7. Do not ask for freebies or money on your status. It actually makes you look bad, if you want or have need, ask in private or work hard to get it. I am not referring to charitable contributions, this is personal freebies. 6. Do not ask for a babysitter on your status. This is very common, and a little disturbing. Again private messages are better. 5. For special gatherings, do not post on your status that if anyone would like to come to please contact. Example, weddings, showers, etc. It is the same as asking your friends and family to invite themselves. People appreciate a real invite, not to mention not everyone looks at social media as much as others, they may miss out and would have not wanted to. Plus do you really want just anyone out of your thousand so called Face book friends to come to your special gathering? Many people are not even on Facebook. 4. Events, if you really want someone to come, do not invite them solely through events, send a private message to them to check their events, or mail an additional invitation. I personally have missed out on many events because of this. 3. Do not post pictures of a loved one in the hospital, how would you like it if someone took a picture of you near death and then post it for the world to see? 2. Do not accuse people of Facebook stalking just because they like your posts or leave comments. If you dont want people to see something, or say anything about it, dont post it. I hear people talk about this and its unfair. 1. Do not post that you are on vacation. It is better to let people know you had a good one when they come back. Again, please do not take this as a personal attack, I have seen many many people do all of these, over the years, I believe I am guilty of one or two myself, but as I get older, I get wiser, lol.
Posted on: Tue, 06 Jan 2015 21:34:22 +0000
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