Social Media Moderation Policy

The Town of Easton uses social media as an informational tool to inform and interact with residents, businesses, and visitors about public issues related to our jurisdiction. Please note this is a moderated online discussion site and is subject to State and Federal Law.

All comments and content shared on our government-sponsored social media sites must pertain to items within the jurisdictional control or authority of our organization. The Town of Easton reserves the right to delete submissions that do not meet the purpose of this site as described below. 

The following are examples of unacceptable social networking content and comments. Please note this list is not intended to be all-inclusive:

    1. Any content or comments that do not relate to the jurisdiction or authority of the jurisdiction itself.

    2. Profane or obscene language or content as determined by the profanity filters offered through each social media platform (such posts result in the comment/content being blocked through the social media’s profanity filter).

    3. Abusive or threatening language. This includes any language intended to silence or harm others such as bullying, harassment, threats, personal attacks, and unwanted sexual advances. 

    4. Content that promotes, fosters, or perpetrates discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, marital status with regard to public assistance, national origin, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation, or any other protected class of people. 

    5. Duplicate posts by the same author (the original post will be left intact assuming it follows the guidelines of acceptable comments or content).

    6. Solicitations of commerce and/or, including content that contains gratuitous links (links or references to other relevant governmental webpages or official government sites are acceptable).

    7. Promotions or content related to political organizations of any type.

    8. Advocation of illegal activity; or those that compromise safety or security of the public.

    9. Infringement on copyrights or trademarks.

    10. Confidential or non-public information, including but not limited to any personally identifiable medical information and any content that violates the legal rights of the owner of said content.

Please note that the opinions and comments expressed on our social media sites do not reflect the opinions and positions of the Town of Easton or its employees. If you have any questions concerning the operation of our social media platforms and the moderated discussion rules, please contact the PR/Communications Specialist at gmueller@eastonmd.gov.