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<blockquote data-quote="Ricochet1a" data-source="post: 999708" data-attributes="member: 22880"><p>Everyone knows that what constitutes "fact" is only what can be proven. This discussion has been already held here. It is when someone states a "fact" - then places a statement after that "fact" - as in : FedEx CHEATED me... That gets into the area of libel. </p><p></p><p>Everyone on this site (you included "vantexan") have engaged in posting which meets the definiton of libel. Up until now, Express has more or less turned a blind eye to it. From that document I looked over today - it looks as if that will no longer be the case. </p><p></p><p>By Express' action with that document, they made two monumental changes in practice.</p><p></p><p>1) They're admitting that they are monitoring social media for libelous statements regarding Express. (I've known that they've monitored social media for years - now they are coming right out and admitting it). </p><p></p><p>2) They have made it policy that any employees which make libelous statements regarding Express and do so while providing their identity - WILL HAVE TO ACCOUNT TO EXPRESS FOR THEIR ACTIONS. FedEx is now firmly into playing hardball with its individual employees who try to drag the reputation of FedEx down. </p><p></p><p>This is significant. The reason why has to do with potential litigation for wrongful termination. With Express adopting this policy - they are making a de facto admission that they are ready to fight any potential litigation for wrongful termination which may result as a consequence of implementing this policy. </p><p></p><p>This isn't some unforeseen consequence of the policy change. FedEx legal HAD TO completely think through the potential consequences to FedEx (regarding potential litigation for wrongful termination) and come to the decision that that policy was more cost effective (reducing negative PR relating to FedEx), than any potential cost incurred due to future litigation. And in all honesty, the case law SUPPORTS FedEx's position. </p><p></p><p>So again - be careful. DON'T reveal your identity when you post here. Stay as ambiguous as possible. DON'T reveal any personal data to others in personal mail unless you REALLY have some reason to trust them - even if you do trust them, there is no reason to get "personal". If someone asks for personal information in a PM to you - BE ON GUARD!!</p><p></p><p>This policy makes perfect sense with some of the "things that have been going on around here for the past month or so"... I'll leave it at that.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Well, since it has been established that they do indeed monitor social media - then it is safe to bet that Memphis knows the "cat is out of the bag" regarding the October announcement (all due to their "subscription" to Brown Cafe). So yes, they may be acting proactively, anticipating an upsurge in activity in social media regarding the impending changes. </p><p></p><p>By now, you (and everyone) knows that NOTHING happens by coincidence when it comes to FedEx. They plan everything out and have a well thought out action plan for EVERYTHING - including negative PR in social media.</p><p></p><p>I imagine a lot of what that policy hopes to achieve, is to install FEAR in the employees. FEAR in that if they choose to start dragging FedEx through the mud (I do anticipate a sharp increase in negative PR come late September-early October), that they will be putting their employment at risk. </p><p></p><p>This isn't something that you have to "trust me" about - GET THE DOCUMENT for yourself and read it. It should be available in the stations if not tomorrow, most definitely by Monday. I'm going to try to get a copy of it to be able to completely pick it apart tomorrow (I had just a few minutes to look at it today and wasn't given a copy to keep).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ricochet1a, post: 999708, member: 22880"] Everyone knows that what constitutes "fact" is only what can be proven. This discussion has been already held here. It is when someone states a "fact" - then places a statement after that "fact" - as in : FedEx CHEATED me... That gets into the area of libel. Everyone on this site (you included "vantexan") have engaged in posting which meets the definiton of libel. Up until now, Express has more or less turned a blind eye to it. From that document I looked over today - it looks as if that will no longer be the case. By Express' action with that document, they made two monumental changes in practice. 1) They're admitting that they are monitoring social media for libelous statements regarding Express. (I've known that they've monitored social media for years - now they are coming right out and admitting it). 2) They have made it policy that any employees which make libelous statements regarding Express and do so while providing their identity - WILL HAVE TO ACCOUNT TO EXPRESS FOR THEIR ACTIONS. FedEx is now firmly into playing hardball with its individual employees who try to drag the reputation of FedEx down. This is significant. The reason why has to do with potential litigation for wrongful termination. With Express adopting this policy - they are making a de facto admission that they are ready to fight any potential litigation for wrongful termination which may result as a consequence of implementing this policy. This isn't some unforeseen consequence of the policy change. FedEx legal HAD TO completely think through the potential consequences to FedEx (regarding potential litigation for wrongful termination) and come to the decision that that policy was more cost effective (reducing negative PR relating to FedEx), than any potential cost incurred due to future litigation. And in all honesty, the case law SUPPORTS FedEx's position. So again - be careful. DON'T reveal your identity when you post here. Stay as ambiguous as possible. DON'T reveal any personal data to others in personal mail unless you REALLY have some reason to trust them - even if you do trust them, there is no reason to get "personal". If someone asks for personal information in a PM to you - BE ON GUARD!! This policy makes perfect sense with some of the "things that have been going on around here for the past month or so"... I'll leave it at that. Well, since it has been established that they do indeed monitor social media - then it is safe to bet that Memphis knows the "cat is out of the bag" regarding the October announcement (all due to their "subscription" to Brown Cafe). So yes, they may be acting proactively, anticipating an upsurge in activity in social media regarding the impending changes. By now, you (and everyone) knows that NOTHING happens by coincidence when it comes to FedEx. They plan everything out and have a well thought out action plan for EVERYTHING - including negative PR in social media. I imagine a lot of what that policy hopes to achieve, is to install FEAR in the employees. FEAR in that if they choose to start dragging FedEx through the mud (I do anticipate a sharp increase in negative PR come late September-early October), that they will be putting their employment at risk. This isn't something that you have to "trust me" about - GET THE DOCUMENT for yourself and read it. It should be available in the stations if not tomorrow, most definitely by Monday. I'm going to try to get a copy of it to be able to completely pick it apart tomorrow (I had just a few minutes to look at it today and wasn't given a copy to keep). [/QUOTE]
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