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The vices of social network communication
http://manly-daily.whereilive.com.au/sport/story/the-vices-of-social-network-communication/
MANLY CEO Graham Lowe has ``absolutely no problem’’ with Sea Eagles players chatting with fans on social networking websites, declaring everyone at the club is ``well versed in manners’‘.
The Sunday Telegraph ran a news story highlighting the dangers of modern-day technology, after a number of Des Hasler’s men failed a ``honey trap’’ test recently initiated by the club via Facebook.
While Lowe acknowledged the exercise served its purpose, he felt it was
``mischievous’’ and ``unfair’’ that Manly’s outcome was specifically made public.
``All 16 NRL clubs did the same seminar, it was disappointing our club was the scapegoat,’’ he said on Monday.
``Our players are socially responsible and enjoy being active in the community.
``We always encourage our players to chat with fans, it is very important that connection stands.
``It seems the days of having a casual chat with strangers you bump into are long gone.
``The players know how they should behave in whatever setting.’‘
Despite the well publicised sex scandal that has dogged AFL club St Kilda over the summer, the likes of Anthony Watmough, Tony Williams and ex Sea-Eagles Glenn Hall and Chris Hicks continue to have accounts.
Watmough’s profile is open to any member of the public to view at anytime, with pictures of his girlfriend Brooke Cullen, his family and friends easily accessible.
Lowe confirmed he won’t be telling players to delete their profiles.
``The majority of people who log onto these sites are adults, but unfortunately a minority exist who take on the role of cowards,’’ he said.
``We are a club that prides itself on doing positive things for other people.
``You never seem to hear about the many good things our guys are doing. It is when our players are painted in a negative light that it gets discussed.’’
