Elephantman 196 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyJ 95 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elephantman 196 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyJ 95 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elephantman 196 Posted September 10, 2013 That's not good is it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reliant Robin 492 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacques 3,114 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted September 10, 2013 True. Even his dog didn't like him and they've usually got good taste. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanmuffe 105 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,852 Posted September 10, 2013 If you have clowns in charge,don't be surprised when people laugh at the sport 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raymondbudd 57 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arson fire 4,785 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan_Jones 1,005 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..." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites