Church Custom Facebook Pages Policies

As Facebook Page managers or administrators, we come across from time to time predicaments that can put us in a tight spot. What I am trying to point out is that sometimes you need to block some followers/fans from your church Facebook.

Now, let\’s have a look at some reasons why you should block some people from your Page. People who are obnoxious, aggressive, arrogant, or just plain annoying are the ones who are most typically being banned by Facebook Page admins or any Facebook user for that matter. (Sometimes that could be half the Church!) Other more extreme issues are the ones who are deemed to be as bullies and stalkers.

Often times, your page followers are actually the people you know or have a certain attachment to. (like a fan\’s friend or a mutual friend) There is a big difference between blocking a person who is a stranger to you and having to block a person who is also a fellow member of your church, Am I correct on that? This is considerable because their is a specific amount of \”personal connection\” that may cause empathy to the person who is going to be blocked from the church fan page.

On a personal note, I maintain that a custom facebook page should have policies. Its owners, admins, and members alike should be required to follow certain rules on etiquette, proper decorum, and good conduct to state the least. Honestly, I do not have knowledge of this tpe of issue until I a fellow Page admin caught my attention when he started to complain about a particular fan\’s annoying comments and posts that he had to delete manually every time. Experiencing the hassle of incessantly monitoring a Church Fan Page for inappropriate comments, I proposed the we have to be equally conscientious in reminding Fans and Followers to read and observe our posting rules thinking this might help suppress unruly fans from posting foul comments or messages.

What if these subtle reminders do not succeed? I believe that after numerous attempts to call a person\’s attention and he still showed no change in behavior, that warrants a more drastic measure which is to block him. As the one in-charge, it is your responsibility to create a like page on facebook. Just consider the would-be effects of such comments to the other followers (especially if there are members who are still minors) and how an individual\’s comment can completely ruin an interesting discussion. Your church page fans deserve to feel healthy, comfortable, and most importantly safe while in your page.

I also believe that the \”blocking\” feature of Facebook should only be implemented as an ultimate solution, Once you think that you have done all the possible strategies to aid the person involved. By the time you have reached that level and made the decision, you should not feel bad about it. Though it is your Church\’s representation online, still it is a separate entity from the actual church. This does not in any way prevent blocked fans from physically attending and participating in its services and activities. Who knows, this might work as a heads-up for that person to change his ways.

For further information on how to make a like page on facebook, feel free to visit Chad Gleaves\’ site.