17\08\2016
Been an age since I wrote something on this blog page. Recent questions from Twitter followers made me think about updating a few words. I get a lot of great interaction on Twitter as many know I have a few followers and my account portrays huge suport and respect for 999 family plus a lot of humour whilst remaning respectful. In responce to those who messaged me with random questions heres my thoughts on my social media namely Twitter.
If like me you use social media to portray a message to your followers you can do this without the need to post obscene or graphic material or use too much profanity. You can interact enjoy good laughs and a bit of fun banter whilst remaining respectful. Dont get me wrong I am no snob Ill swear and shout with the rest but theres a time and place. Ill admit some of my humour is a little near the mark at times but as Kenny Everett said “Its all in the best possible taste”
One question I get asked quite often is why do I address senior Police officers the way I do in open chat ie Sir or Ma`am in my posts, simple answer is its called respect for that position. Being a volunteer you get to meet a lot of police officers all ranks and its professional courtesy and protocol to address them in such a way. Make no mistake I am 100% supporter of our Police Teams,both as a Police Volunteer and through my Internet presence. Having that involvment does play a part in how you conduct yourself.
But sadly you see many forget at times Police do a job that in reality most could not and would not want to do. In my world whether you agree or not that deserves respect,and as 2 recent attempted followers found out if you are offensive to my mind set your done,blocked good bye. Ill be honest many say to me John Im no ones boss on Twitter call me by my name and some I do in DM chats. For me its the way I was educated to be respectful. In my youth your local bobby was always respected and I have always kept that in mind. I have many Police officers following me and I follow them and I take great comfort in knowing first hand like you and me they are no different. In responce to one banned followers rather unsavoury comments there is no “its them and us” who ever thinks that really is not on the same planet as most Police Officers do a job and I will use the term as always quoted “Like no other” Heres an old link worth a read > http://jgblog.co.uk/10-shift
Twitter is a great tool however only if you use it right and know how to get your message accross. The clue to my success on Twitter is in that. There are no boundaries you can chat with anyone from any walk of life but remaining respectful in my book remains paramount.The meme posts I create to get messages across work well I can get a lot looking at really important messages because people follow me for the respectful interaction. All this sounds terribly big headed but its not intened to be its in responce to some out there who asked. Cheers for reading…
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