Guest mikefields081@gmail.com Posted February 18, 2022 at 05:46 PM Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 at 05:46 PM Can a club seek action against a member who makes documented negative comments about a club on social media? Does it make a difference whether the comments are on Club-sponsored social media or on the member's private social media account? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmuel Gerber Posted February 18, 2022 at 05:57 PM Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 at 05:57 PM On 2/18/2022 at 12:46 PM, Guest mikefields081@gmail.com said: Can a club seek action against a member who makes documented negative comments about a club on social media? Does it make a difference whether the comments are on Club-sponsored social media or on the member's private social media account? If the action you are referring to is censuring the member or initiating internal disciplinary proceedings within the club, then yes: "If there is an article on discipline in the bylaws, it may specify a number of offenses outside meetings for which these penalties can be imposed on a member of the organization. Frequently, such an article provides for their imposition on any member found guilty of conduct described, for example, as “tending to injure the good name of the organization, disturb its well-being, or hamper it in its work.” In any society, behavior of this nature is a serious offense properly subject to disciplinary action, whether the bylaws make mention of it or not." (RONR 12th ed. 61:3) The club can judge for itself whether the type of account makes any difference. If you are referring to legal action, you should consult an attorney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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