The Church of England has launched its first social media guidelines
The aim is to tackle online abuse and misleading content as well as making for a more positive atmosphere online, according to a press release.Social media has"many joys" but also"a number of downsides," said the church. The guidelines include calls to"treat others how you would wish to be treated" and"think before you post."The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, unveiled the guidelines at Facebook's UK headquarters on Monday.
"Episcopal Church Fast FactsThe guidelines will apply to public responses to social media accounts run by the Church of England, the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of York.Inappropriate posts may be deleted or reported, or users blocked, the church said.Welby also unveiled a voluntary digital charter centered on"truth, kindness, welcome, inspiration and togetherness," which individuals are encouraged to use to consider how their online interactions affect others.
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