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A few thoughts: The National Mall is an NPS property, so it makes sense at one level that they would tweet photos of it relative to the inauguration. This par
by waterphone 10y ago
A few thoughts:
The National Mall is an NPS property, so it makes sense at one level that they would tweet photos of it relative to the inauguration.
This particular comparison, however valid it may be, does carry political connotations, however, and government agencies should present a more politically neutral tone. They represent all of us, not just a particular party.
A blanket ban for even just one agency, let alone every agency under the Department of the Interior posting on Twitter is ridiculous overkill for something like this. The person who posted it should get be reprimanded if it was deliberate, or even be fired under certain circumstances, but banning the entire agency from using Twitter is absurd, especially when federal land management agencies often use Twitter as one means of communicating hazardous conditions and closures to the public.
- LyndsySimon 10y ago> A blanket ban for even just one agency, let alone every agency under the Department of the Interior posting on Twitter is ridiculous overkill for something like this. It doesn't sound as if it's permanent, it said additional communication should be expected next week. It's Friday.
- noobermin 10y agoWhat if they need to send a message today or tomorrow? There is a sizeable march on DC today on the Mall.
- helthanatos 10y agoAgree completely. I have no idea why any department of government would be posting anything about politics; definitely should not be tweeting things against your new boss, though.