Post 3: Social media considerations/ issues
1.Avoiding Remarks That May Constitute Defamation: Posted statements that are offensive and insulting to individuals (or constituencies or organizations) typically do not alone violate the Code, even though such postings may be viewed as uncivil, unprofessional, or demeaning to the professions. The reason that these types of statements alone don’t violate the Code is because the Code is focused on professional conduct that is unethical, not expressive statements that are rude or uncivil. In short, the Code is not a civility code. Rather, the guiding tenets of civility inform, but do not dictate, the professional conduct regulated by the Code to “ensure the welfare of the consumer and to protect the reputation and integrity of the professions.” (Code Preamble ) . 2.Avoiding Misrepresentation in the Promotion of Services and Products, and the Listing of Credentials: Social media can be an effective tool in which to (a) communicate with colleagues and friends an...