As Facebook Page managers or administrators, we comCe across from time to time predicaments that can put us in a tight spot. What I am trying to point out is that sometimes you need to block some followers/fans from your church Facebook.
At this moment, let's have a glimpse at some reasons why you should block some people from your Page. People who are obnoxious, aggressive, arrogant, or just plain annoying are the ones who are most commonly being banned by Facebook Page admins or any Facebook user for that matter. (Sometimes that could be half the Church!) Other serious issues are the so-called bullies and stalkers.
Often times, your page followers are actually the folks you know or have a certain attachment to. (like a fan's friend or a mutual friend) There is a big difference between blocking a person who is a stranger to you and having to block a person who is also a member of your church, Am I correct on that? This is considerable because their is a specific amount of "personal connection" that may cause concern to the person who is going to be blocked from the church fan page.
On a personal note, I maintain that a custom facebook page should have regulations. Its owners, administrators and members are bound by rules on good conduct, social manners and proper decorum, to say the least. To be honest, I was unaware of this issue until I heard a fellow Page admin complaining about certain fans' ridiculous comments or posts that he had to manually delete every time. Noticing the inconvenience of constantly monitoring a Page looking for inappropriate comments, I personally suggested that we have to be conscientious as equally as possible on reminding followers to think before they post something and at the same time observe our rules in posting while hoping to discourage uncontrollable fans from publishing unacceptable comments and posts.
What if these subtle reminders do not succeed? I believe that after a number of efforts to call the attention of a person and yet he/she still exhibits no improvement in behavior at all, that signals a more drastic solution which is blocking him/her frem the church Facebook page. As the one in-charge, it is your duty to create a like page on facebook. Just consider the would-be effects of such comments to the other followers (especially if there are members who are still minors) and how an individual's comment can completely ruin an interesting discussion. Your church page fans deserve to feel healthy, comfortable, and most importantly safe while in your page.
I also believe that the "blocking" feature of Facebook should only be implemented as an ultimate solution, Once you think that you have done all the possible strategies to guide the person involved. By the time you have reached that level and made the decision, you should not feel awful about it. Though it is your Church's representation online, still it is a separate entity from the actual church. This does not in any way prevent blocked fans from physically attending and joining in its services and activities. Who knows, this might work as a heads-up for that person to change his ways.
At this moment, let's have a glimpse at some reasons why you should block some people from your Page. People who are obnoxious, aggressive, arrogant, or just plain annoying are the ones who are most commonly being banned by Facebook Page admins or any Facebook user for that matter. (Sometimes that could be half the Church!) Other serious issues are the so-called bullies and stalkers.
Often times, your page followers are actually the folks you know or have a certain attachment to. (like a fan's friend or a mutual friend) There is a big difference between blocking a person who is a stranger to you and having to block a person who is also a member of your church, Am I correct on that? This is considerable because their is a specific amount of "personal connection" that may cause concern to the person who is going to be blocked from the church fan page.
On a personal note, I maintain that a custom facebook page should have regulations. Its owners, administrators and members are bound by rules on good conduct, social manners and proper decorum, to say the least. To be honest, I was unaware of this issue until I heard a fellow Page admin complaining about certain fans' ridiculous comments or posts that he had to manually delete every time. Noticing the inconvenience of constantly monitoring a Page looking for inappropriate comments, I personally suggested that we have to be conscientious as equally as possible on reminding followers to think before they post something and at the same time observe our rules in posting while hoping to discourage uncontrollable fans from publishing unacceptable comments and posts.
What if these subtle reminders do not succeed? I believe that after a number of efforts to call the attention of a person and yet he/she still exhibits no improvement in behavior at all, that signals a more drastic solution which is blocking him/her frem the church Facebook page. As the one in-charge, it is your duty to create a like page on facebook. Just consider the would-be effects of such comments to the other followers (especially if there are members who are still minors) and how an individual's comment can completely ruin an interesting discussion. Your church page fans deserve to feel healthy, comfortable, and most importantly safe while in your page.
I also believe that the "blocking" feature of Facebook should only be implemented as an ultimate solution, Once you think that you have done all the possible strategies to guide the person involved. By the time you have reached that level and made the decision, you should not feel awful about it. Though it is your Church's representation online, still it is a separate entity from the actual church. This does not in any way prevent blocked fans from physically attending and joining in its services and activities. Who knows, this might work as a heads-up for that person to change his ways.
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