Social Media Guidelines

= Purpose =

This page should serve as guidelines for social media interaction on behalf of Pirate Party Australia. These guidelines only govern the actions of members operating in an official capacity.

Social media interaction is defined as any communication with the public through mass communication mediums.

= Accounts =

All accounts registered by the Party must be done so under a specific @pirateparty.org.au email address as provided by IT for the purposes of registering accounts.

= Posting =

Permitted topics of communication and discussion

 * Information regarding current and future party events and actions. This includes local, state and federal items.
 * Information relevant to current and potential Pirate Party Australia members.
 * Other matters relevant to Pirate Party Australia. This includes answering questions relating to party policy.

Communication Guidelines

 * All comments and statements made by any person with access to social media accounts for postings or in reply to questions or public comment through Party social media accounts must be appended with the initials of that person’s full name inside square brackets ie. John Smith = [JS]
 * This rule does not apply to Twitter.
 * Do not interact with entities in a manner that could be construed as inflammatory or spam.
 * Do not misrepresent Pirate Party Australia's policies and actions.
 * Do not provide personal opinions through party accounts. Feel free to respond from your private account.
 * Do not communicate in a manner that portrays Pirate Party Australia negatively. This includes "text speak" and other replacing of words with shortened counterparts.
 * Be courteous at all times. If you feel you're going to lose your temper let another member take over.
 * If you're unsure how to answer a question or don't feel sufficiently informed, refer the question to someone more knowledgable in the relevant area.

= Moderation =

Interaction with rude, abusive, antagonistic or otherwise problematic users

 * Remember that everything you say can, and probably will, be screenshotted. Always abide by the above guidelines.
 * Do not delete entire conversations/threads without confirming with the National Council.
 * Do not remove your own comments/messages.
 * Where possible provide the user with a warning before continuing to further administrative action.
 * When banning and/or muting a user explain in a polite and concise manner why you are doing so.
 * Inform the National Council if this action is taken.
 * Do not respond to spam.

Content Removal
Forward this information to secretary@pirateparty.org.au before removal
 * The following requirements to do not apply to the removal of content posted by a bot or otherwise deemed as spam.
 * Where possible, hiding material instead of permanently deleting is preferred.
 * Before removing any material you are required to record the:
 * Name of the submitter
 * Date and time
 * The entirety of the content including all text and screenshot if necessary