Elephantman Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Is there any guidance/rules issued by the authorities on the use of social media by riders and officials? As most marketing professionals agree social media can be a very strong tool for building a following and delivering positive messages about an organisations or in this case a sport. I have no interest in Elite league speedway but I am none the less concerned to see an official of a club using twitter in what can only be described as an infantile way. Any rider or official using social media inappropriately is by default damaging the image of speedway and therefore damaging the club that I follow. Are there any rules and if not why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJ Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 (edited) As per the 2013 Rider Registration form with the SCB (http://www.scbgb.co....egistration.pdf) All Competitors are required to conduct themselves in an orderly and disciplined manner at all times.It is a breach of the Speedway Regulations if any acts committed are prejudicial to the interests of any part of the ACU, SCB, BSPA or of the sport of motorcycling generally by way of any verbal or written communication in any format. The use of foul, abusive or offensive language, profane activity or fraudulent comments by any accessible medium, e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Blogs, Texts, Webshots, Instagrams, Public Forums or any other Social Network sites etc., (this list is not exhaustive) is not permitted Edited September 10, 2013 by Tkdandy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elephantman Posted September 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 As per the 2013 Rider Registration form with the SCB (http://www.scbgb.co....egistration.pdf) Thanks so that's the riders covered; but what about officials? The other point to note is that I'm not sure that the wording covers "acting like a childish buffoon". It's actually a serious point as the tweets that I read fall in to that category and I'd argue are unseemly and unprofessional but I'm not sure that they are, "foul, abusive or offensive language, profane activity or fraudulent comments". However it doesn't take a rocket scientist to work out that damage can still be done without falling foul of those definitions. So is there an process of applying a sanction to an official who has basically acted like an idiot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJ Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 The equivalent form for officials http://www.scbgb.co.uk/pdf/application_forms/Track%20Officials%20Licence%20App%20-%20New.pdf seemingly lacks such guidelines/expectations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elephantman Posted September 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 That's not good is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reliant Robin Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Thanks so that's the riders covered; but what about officials? The other point to note is that I'm not sure that the wording covers "acting like a childish buffoon". It's actually a serious point as the tweets that I read fall in to that category and I'd argue are unseemly and unprofessional but I'm not sure that they are, "foul, abusive or offensive language, profane activity or fraudulent comments". However it doesn't take a rocket scientist to work out that damage can still be done without falling foul of those definitions. So is there an process of applying a sanction to an official who has basically acted like an idiot? Care to share a name or Club that this relates to? Twitter is yet another good promotional tool if used in the correct way, unfortunately there are always those who type quicker than they can think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 (edited) Care to share a name or Club that this relates to? Twitter is yet another good promotional tool if used in the correct way, unfortunately there are always those who type quicker than they can think! Neil Middleditch I imagine....He's an embarrassment! Edited September 10, 2013 by Jacques 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 True. Even his dog didn't like him and they've usually got good taste. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanmuffe Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Neil Middleditch I imagine....He's an embarrassment! True. Even his dog didn't like him and they've usually got good taste. .......its just the way middle aged people behave these days. Can anybody link this wonderful exclusive could do with a laugh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 If you have clowns in charge,don't be surprised when people laugh at the sport 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 I don't think that Neil Middleditch deserves all this abuse - after all - we don't actually KNOW it is him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymondbudd Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 I agree with The White Knight in principle. However having read some of the tweets myself, it's not really the expected conduct of the national team manager. Middlo would be far better off by not engaging with such rampant abuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 I don't think that Neil Middleditch deserves all this abuse - after all - we don't actually KNOW it is him. its him.... And many others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_Jones Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 The equivalent form for officials http://www.scbgb.co....e App - New.pdf seemingly lacks such guidelines/expectations. SR 4.1.6 uses the same form of words as on the Rider Registration form beginning "All Riders and Officials are required to conduct themselves..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 (edited) I don't think that Neil Middleditch deserves all this abuse - after all - we don't actually KNOW it is him. I think you'll find it is him and yes he does. Edited September 10, 2013 by Gemini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 I think you'll find it is him and yes he does. I like to try to see the best in folk. It appears that I am wrong again. :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 I've only been saying for years Middlo is a plank who should be nowhere near Team GB. People are starting to agree it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Seems folk are starting to see a few things that some of us have been saying for years... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 SCB and BWitcher - I'm sure you will be getting your wish very soon! Maybe a nice Xmas gift for you or maybe earlier - in November perhaps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 I like to try to see the best in folk. Yes I do as well but I've given up over the years and now prefer my dogs as they are much nicer than the majority of humans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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