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The following came to us via D/Lt/C Jack Doyle SN District 8 Executive Officer. Thanks Jack
Monday, October 17, 2011
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
The SM Question
Things came up at the Greensboro Governing Board meeting about social media. The reference above is a result of the meeting. Some of the squadrons are out there already and some USPS folks say we need to be careful, about what is put out. I am smack in the middle of this and need legal input. I will continue doing what I am doing until you tell me other wise. I am currently working with the following...
There is confusion in the USPS ranks about Social Media ( Facebook, Twitter, Blogs) that is stirring up conversation about the law and copyrights and how we...various power squadrons, post data to the aforementioned social media places out on the Internet for public consumption.
I have developed a few of these (social media spots) to help promote USPS and boating education, etc.( see links bellow) and was wondering if, we (USPS) has a legal position with regards to social media and the USPS, but specifically USPS and Facebook, Blogs and Twitter.
I would appreciate any insight and would hope there is something( text or a link to text) that I may post which addresses the concern. I did add today a disclaimer note, a trademark note and and a privacy note to the http://uspsd8.blogspot.com/. I am not sure this does anything but its there.
Look forward to your feedback. Please keep in mind I will most likely POST your email input to the current social media spots, if that is OK with you.
Regards,
Bob Scully
Social Media Guy in Vero Beach
772-453-4966
Privacy
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For more see http://www.usps.org/national/itcom/privacy.html
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Trademarks
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Disclaimer
NOTE: The following was copies from the web link noted. The word blog was added to the text.
The blog/web site administrator does not endorse, in whole or in part, any product or service offered or promoted by any of the commercial web sites whose links appear herein. The squadron, district, or committee represented by this site may receive funding or sponsorship, in whole or in part, in return for displaying these links. The commercial blog/web sites are listed herein at the discretion of the web site administrator and the respective organization's management and are either principally oriented toward members of USPS, or other individuals interested in promoting safe boating. The blog/web site administrator disclaims and waives any responsibility, in whole or in part, for any products, services or merchandise offered by the aforementioned commercial interests or any of their associated parties or entities.
http://www.usps.org/national/itcom/disclaimer.html
The blog/web site administrator does not endorse, in whole or in part, any product or service offered or promoted by any of the commercial web sites whose links appear herein. The squadron, district, or committee represented by this site may receive funding or sponsorship, in whole or in part, in return for displaying these links. The commercial blog/web sites are listed herein at the discretion of the web site administrator and the respective organization's management and are either principally oriented toward members of USPS, or other individuals interested in promoting safe boating. The blog/web site administrator disclaims and waives any responsibility, in whole or in part, for any products, services or merchandise offered by the aforementioned commercial interests or any of their associated parties or entities.
http://www.usps.org/national/itcom/disclaimer.html
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Potential issues dialog
Greetings,
I am currently posting information to a few Facebook sites setup by me to promote boating, education and so on. I just set up a Facebook page for D8. At the D8 Conference someone mentioned I needed to be careful as once something is out on Facebook they own it and the copyrights of others come into question.
"Speaking of Facebook, it was discussed briefly at the Squadron Commanders/Members meeting Sunday morning. I mentioned that there was a question about copyright material on Facebook and, pending resolution of this, people need to be careful what they post - no Power Squadron copyright material. ART "
Can someone from legal look into what can and cant be done in the Facebook arena? I also have a blog with lots of data and pictures of events and so on. Yes there is a twitter account as well. Should I be concerned?
Regards,
Lt/C Bob Scully, JN
Executive Officer and Public Relations Officer
Vero Beach Power Squadron
Good Morning Greg and Tom
I received the following from the USPS website – can either of you provide advice or forward it to someone who can?
Thanks
Peter
R/C Peter Mitchelson, SN
Asst. National Secretary
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Hi Terri
Unfortunately I was in a D/C meeting during your presentation and it is one that should have been presented at our meeting. I’ll stop whining.
One of our more successful squadrons, Vero Beach, has taken the lead on this and the XO Bob Scully is trying to get me up to speed on Facebook, a difficult task. They/he has this up and running and I am not clear on results but Bob is quick to say that “if it’s free I’m using it”.
Questions came up at our recent District Fall Conference that I would like for you to “weigh in” on your thoughts, see below.
D/C Gary Ferguson
District 8
D8 Link List - Its under construction
This category to the right of the screen is still under construction. Don't panic all D8 Squadrons with be included. BS 9/29/11
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Monday, September 26, 2011
USPS District 8 on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/USPS-District-8/225852064137919
Reference: http://computer.howstuffworks.com/internet/social-networking/networks/facebook.htm
Facebook was originally intended for college students, but today anyone can join the network. Although the site's scope has expanded to include more than just students, its purpose remains the same -- giving people a way to share information in an easy and entertaining way. Like MySpace, Facebook is a social networking site.
To explore Facebook, you must create a free account on the site. Facebook's terms of use state that members must be at least 13 years old, and any member between the ages of 13 and 18 must be enrolled in school. Facebook requires new members to provide a valid e-mail address before completing registration. Once you've created an account and answered a few questions about where you work, where you went to school and where you live, Facebook will generate a profile for you.
Reference: http://computer.howstuffworks.com/internet/social-networking/networks/facebook.htm
Sunday, September 25, 2011
D8 - About This Blog
A blog (a blend of the term web log)[1] is a type of website or part of a website. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order. Blog can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog.
For more on blogs go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog
For more on blogs go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog
D8 Twitter has arrived
Twitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, informally known as "tweets", and images.
How does it work - So what does Twitter do? When you sign up with Twitter, you can use the service to post and receive messages to a network of contacts. Instead of sending a dozen e-mails or text messages, you send one message to your Twitter account, and the service distributes it to all your friends. Members use Twitter to organize impromptu gatherings, carry on a group conversation or just send a quick update to let people know what's going on.
Reference:
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twitter
2. http://computer.howstuffworks.com/internet/social-networking/networks/twitter.htm
How does it work - So what does Twitter do? When you sign up with Twitter, you can use the service to post and receive messages to a network of contacts. Instead of sending a dozen e-mails or text messages, you send one message to your Twitter account, and the service distributes it to all your friends. Members use Twitter to organize impromptu gatherings, carry on a group conversation or just send a quick update to let people know what's going on.
Reference:
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twitter
2. http://computer.howstuffworks.com/internet/social-networking/networks/twitter.htm
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Sunday, September 11, 2011
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