So everyone loves to get on Twitter and post whatever they are thinking or just say what's on their mind. Most of the time it is alright, but sometimes for certain people it can cost. In a recent article the NBA fined Mickey Arison the owner of the Miami Heat $500,000 for comments he made on Twitter. He was disagreeing with the NBA lockout and made some comments that appartenly were offensive, so the NBA decided to take action. This isn't the first time this has happened earlier this year Charlotte Bobcats owner was fined $100,000 for his comments on the lockout. When it comes to being part of a business such as the NBA, freedom of speech does not really apply and it can cost you a lot of money. Personally I think $500,000 and $100,000 is a little excessive, but then again the owners probably know what they can and can't say.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/sfl-miami-heat-micky-arison-s103111,0,5066029.story
Yeah, the twitter is one of good way for people to kill their time and express their feeling about things they agree or disagree. It's pretty negative when people using offensive languages to attack someone or something on twitter. I think those two guys got fine because their are famous and lots of people didn't get that kind of penalty when they say something offensive.
ReplyDeleteI feel like the NBA is on the level of companies that delete the comments of those who share their feelings with them through twitter. It kind of sucks that they control everyone affiliated with them. But that is how most things are handled these days.
ReplyDeleteThere have also been examples of this for student-athletes on campus. I can't remember the exact details but there were a few football players that posted their frustration on Twitter and badmouthed certain people/coaches and they got into trouble for it. Now, the computers in the athletic study hall don't allow students to access Twitter because several head coaches of several sports agreed that they want their athletes to keep a positive image to their followers (I know a few players of a certain sport that I won't name here, and they told me that their coach only allows them to tweet about games) and they also don't want their athletes to be distracted in study hall.
ReplyDeleteThis is very true and something I struggle with also using it as a college student who will be looking for a job soon. It is so temping to say what is on your mind and I do it all the time. It is also an on going problem with athletes in professional sports. No telling how many times Ochocinco has gotten in trouble for his tweets.
ReplyDeleteAhh Twitter strikes again. I love twitter, and couldn't be happier with the success of this social media site. Twitter can be so beneficial to companies and their followers and also incredibly detrimental. When CEO's, athletes or politicians tweet inappropriate things there can be heavy consequences, but disparaging remarks don't only come from figure heads, and any tweet can begin a nationwide conversation.
ReplyDeleteMany companies are now implementing employee guidelines for personal social media accounts with stiff penalties. While some may argue that an employer shouldn't be able to regulate personal sites, I can see how important it is for a company and its employees to always talk favorobly of a company in the public eye. So with the case basketball player, it is very much appropriate for the NBA to take action on the player and his unfavorable remarks.
Twitter is another way to get yourself into trouble just like Facebook if you don't have your privacy settings and allow anyone to follow you. It is important to be careful about what you Tweet if you hold a certain position because it is possible to lead to consequences, such as losing your job. In this case fines were involved but it all depends on who you were working for or playing for that determines in what ways you can be punished.
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