Netiquette: Rules for Social Media Engagement

The following principles are personal standards for engaging on social media. They are not imposed on others, but reflect a code of conduct that I aspire to follow.

1. Integrity of Posts

  • Posts should never be deleted.

    • If a post is found to be factually incorrect, a correction or addendum should be added.

    • If something causes hurt or offense, an apology or clarification should be appended rather than erased.

  • Edits should not change the original intent or meaning of a post.

    • Spelling, grammar, and typographic errors may be corrected.

  • The goal is to leave a visible audit trail of what has been said, transparency over revisionism.

2. Respect for Others' Contributions

  • Comments or posts made by others should not be deleted or hidden.

    • Every contributor has the right to their words, even in disagreement.

3. Exception: Safety First

  • All rules may be overridden in the interest of safety.

    • Posts that include identifying, private, or sensitive information (such as addresses or personal contact details) may be removed to protect individuals.

4. Critique Ideas, Not People

  • Criticism should be directed at what is said, not at who says it.

  • In the face of personal attacks or discourtesy, the preferred response is to disengage without reply.

    • However, if there is reason to believe a hostile comment might later be deleted, it may be screenshot and reposted to document the incident, and prevent attempts at retrospective erasure.

5. Public Figures

  • While personal attacks are not acceptable in private discourse, public figures, especially those in positions of power, may be subject to ridicule, satire, or critique within the bounds of fairness and decency.

Motivation

This approach to engagement is rooted in two personal beliefs:

  1. Cut and thrust over cut and paste. I value authentic, in-the-moment conversation more than polished or overly curated communication.

  2. I’d rather be disliked for who I am than liked for who I am not. Honesty and self-consistency matter more to me than popularity or approval.

Facebook Specifics

  1. I often use the like button to acknowledge that I have seen a post or comment. It does not always indicate I like or agree with the content.
  2. If you fail to see comments you have made on my posts, go to the top of the post and ensure "All comments" is selected. Facebook defaults to "Most relevant" where Facebook decides what is visible.

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