Issue on Facebook
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Hi Gents,
Someone on FB posted a picture of a vandalized statue of Churchill. I responded by saying I dont agree with his political views however vandalising the statue is unacceptable.
This chap responds to me with abuse, we get into a few message exchanges, which I end up reporting to FB as they were abusive. FB later remove his posts.
This chap then tracks me down on LinkedIn and emails my directors at work and sends screenshots of the posts. I personally do not see anything wrong with what I wrote. Unfortunately it was posted when I was taking a breather, i.e. a break so its company time. Anyway he then go and posts on FB where I work and what he did, i.e. email the directors of the business.
I was appauled by this. I was able to see where he worked as he viewed my profile and his details came up. I called his employers, spoke to the PA of the HR director and explained their employee is subjecting to me abuse on their company time. They advised me they will investigate.
I am outraged. I do feel maybe I shouldn't have contacted their HR department. What would you do if you were me?
Someone on FB posted a picture of a vandalized statue of Churchill. I responded by saying I dont agree with his political views however vandalising the statue is unacceptable.
This chap responds to me with abuse, we get into a few message exchanges, which I end up reporting to FB as they were abusive. FB later remove his posts.
This chap then tracks me down on LinkedIn and emails my directors at work and sends screenshots of the posts. I personally do not see anything wrong with what I wrote. Unfortunately it was posted when I was taking a breather, i.e. a break so its company time. Anyway he then go and posts on FB where I work and what he did, i.e. email the directors of the business.
I was appauled by this. I was able to see where he worked as he viewed my profile and his details came up. I called his employers, spoke to the PA of the HR director and explained their employee is subjecting to me abuse on their company time. They advised me they will investigate.
I am outraged. I do feel maybe I shouldn't have contacted their HR department. What would you do if you were me?
I don't think there are any IT policies on this. I haven't seen any or signed any agreement when I joined.
I did not think they are inflammatory comments but i guess someone might not like me saying I don't agree with Churchill's views.
It works out his employment details on LinkedIn are old.
Anyway I guess I should turn my notifications off on my phone and not post during office hours.
Check out his comments:
First Comment:
Ian Thomas- Don't worry Dave, I am just waiting for a reply to my email that I sent to the directors of xxxx in the Netherlands with a screen shot of this post asking if they agree with this sentiment. You know how grateful the Dutch were for Churchills war effort after being occupied from 1939.
Second Comment:
Ian Thomas- Thought this might be useful. https://www.gov.uk/contact-jobcentre-plus
I did not think they are inflammatory comments but i guess someone might not like me saying I don't agree with Churchill's views.
It works out his employment details on LinkedIn are old.
Anyway I guess I should turn my notifications off on my phone and not post during office hours.
Check out his comments:
First Comment:
Ian Thomas- Don't worry Dave, I am just waiting for a reply to my email that I sent to the directors of xxxx in the Netherlands with a screen shot of this post asking if they agree with this sentiment. You know how grateful the Dutch were for Churchills war effort after being occupied from 1939.
Second Comment:
Ian Thomas- Thought this might be useful. https://www.gov.uk/contact-jobcentre-plus
Lostprophet said:
Hi Gents,
Someone on FB posted a picture of a vandalized statue of Churchill. I responded by saying I dont agree with his political views however vandalising the statue is unacceptable.
This chap responds to me with abuse, we get into a few message exchanges, which I end up reporting to FB as they were abusive. FB later remove his posts.
This chap then tracks me down on LinkedIn and emails my directors at work and sends screenshots of the posts. I personally do not see anything wrong with what I wrote. Unfortunately it was posted when I was taking a breather, i.e. a break so its company time. Anyway he then go and posts on FB where I work and what he did, i.e. email the directors of the business.
I was appauled by this. I was able to see where he worked as he viewed my profile and his details came up. I called his employers, spoke to the PA of the HR director and explained their employee is subjecting to me abuse on their company time. They advised me they will investigate.
I am outraged. I do feel maybe I shouldn't have contacted their HR department. What would you do if you were me?
Avoid facebook and choose your friends a little more carefully?Someone on FB posted a picture of a vandalized statue of Churchill. I responded by saying I dont agree with his political views however vandalising the statue is unacceptable.
This chap responds to me with abuse, we get into a few message exchanges, which I end up reporting to FB as they were abusive. FB later remove his posts.
This chap then tracks me down on LinkedIn and emails my directors at work and sends screenshots of the posts. I personally do not see anything wrong with what I wrote. Unfortunately it was posted when I was taking a breather, i.e. a break so its company time. Anyway he then go and posts on FB where I work and what he did, i.e. email the directors of the business.
I was appauled by this. I was able to see where he worked as he viewed my profile and his details came up. I called his employers, spoke to the PA of the HR director and explained their employee is subjecting to me abuse on their company time. They advised me they will investigate.
I am outraged. I do feel maybe I shouldn't have contacted their HR department. What would you do if you were me?
Eric Mc said:
Facebook - fun for all.
Quite.OP: Best form of defence on this is do nothing. Don't respond in any way despite the burning desire to do so.
I've often likened Facebook to a gun; Benign but useful in the right hands for the right reasons but let the nutters and numpties loose with it....
Simple rules:
Friends with your friends - people who you have physically met and know well
Post only things that are interesting, funny or useful
...and that's it.
Stevie, you are so so right. I was waiting, like a sado for 6pm, to post this:
"Ian your behavior is disgraceful. What sort of person stalks someone, finds out where they work by going onto LinkedIn and then proceeds to email directors? You are nothing short of a weasel.
My views are not a reflection of my employers. I do not state where I work on Facebook either. Directors may have other views on Churchill. It has no bearing on my views.
I stand by my view, Churchill was a racist, and there is plenty of evidence to suggest this. I furthermore I stand by my opening comments. I do not agree with any public property being defaced, even if it is Churchill."
But... I wont now. I think you are right. This Ian chap is a fool.
"Ian your behavior is disgraceful. What sort of person stalks someone, finds out where they work by going onto LinkedIn and then proceeds to email directors? You are nothing short of a weasel.
My views are not a reflection of my employers. I do not state where I work on Facebook either. Directors may have other views on Churchill. It has no bearing on my views.
I stand by my view, Churchill was a racist, and there is plenty of evidence to suggest this. I furthermore I stand by my opening comments. I do not agree with any public property being defaced, even if it is Churchill."
But... I wont now. I think you are right. This Ian chap is a fool.
Edited by Lostprophet on Thursday 12th November 18:05
Lostprophet said:
I get lured into discussions, which is my weakness, so I guess the advice is good. I will avoid these type of confrontations.
I didn't email his employer... I dont know where he works!
I didn't email his employer... I dont know where he works!
Lostprophet said:
I was able to see where he worked as he viewed my profile and his details came up. I called his employers, spoke to the PA of the HR director and explained their employee is subjecting to me abuse on their company time. They advised me they will investigate.
I called his company in the hope of speaking to him. Wanted to know why he emailed my posts to the directors.
The reception asked why I wanted to speak to this guy. They forwarded me to the HR department. I guess because he wasn't working there.
Considering he contacted my employers I am I think within my rights to speak to him!
Thanks for the troll comments. Helpful.
The reception asked why I wanted to speak to this guy. They forwarded me to the HR department. I guess because he wasn't working there.
Considering he contacted my employers I am I think within my rights to speak to him!
Thanks for the troll comments. Helpful.
Edited by Lostprophet on Thursday 12th November 18:32
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