Social Media Policy for Vermont News and Media
Vermont News and Media values open and respectful communication on our social media platforms. To maintain a positive and safe environment for all users, we have established the following policies regarding comments, interactions, and content sharing. Repeated violations of these policies may result in users being blocked from our accounts. Comment a
nd Interaction Policy
Respectful Tone: All interactions should be conducted with a respectful tone. Disagreements and debates are welcome, but they must be conducted civilly. No Offensive Language: Offensive language, including but not limited to profanity, slurs, and vulgarity, is strictly prohibited. Discrimination and Harassment: Discriminatory comments based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or any other personal characteristic are not tolerated. Constructive Criticism: Constructive criticism is encouraged; however, it must be delivered respectfully and not be intended to demean or belittle others. Bullying and Personal Attacks: Bullying, personal attacks, or any form of targeted harassment against individuals or groups will not be tolerated. Privacy: Respect the privacy of others. Do not share personal information or content about others without their consent. Relevance: Comments should be relevant to the post. Off-topic comments may be removed to maintain the focus and quality of discussions. Spam
Posting promotional content or irrelevant links is prohibited. We aim to keep our social media pages free from spam to ensure a valuable experience for all users. Personal Information
Sharing personal information about yourself or others is not allowed. This includes addresses, phone numbers, and any other sensitive data. Content Sharing Policy
Original Content: Users are encouraged to share links to our articles rather than copying or taking screenshots of our content. Attribution: If quoting our stories, users must properly attribute [Brattleboro Reformer] as the source. Unauthorized Use: Reproduction of our content, and taking screenshots of VNM articles without permission is not allowed. We use a three-strike system to manage policy violations:
First Strike: The user will receive a warning message detailing the violation and a reminder of our policies. Second Strike: The user will receive a second warning message, highlighting the repeated violation and the consequences of further infractions. Third Strike: The user will receive a final message, informing them that they will be blocked from our page due to repeated violations. Monitoring and Enforcement
Our social media pages are monitored regularly to ensure compliance with these policies. Violations will be reviewed, and appropriate actions will be taken promptly. Reporting Violations
Users can report policy violations by sending a direct message to our social media team or by using the report function on the platform. Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining a respectful and engaging community on our social media platforms. -Vermont News and Media
