3/23/2022 11:35:39 PM
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Section 5: OPA Board Subject: A Matter of Trust Msg# 1156018
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I suggested a social media policy as a solution. it appears to have been shot down today.
What language would you propose for a social media policy? I can think of nothing useful if there are no enforcement parameters. With enforcement, we are back for the third time with trying to enforce some sort of code of conduct on board members. Tried twice in the past and failed miserably. Trying to control social media is like trying to catch mosquitoes with a crab net. Welcome to Ocean Pines. I have lived here full-time for over 30 years. These Facebook Wars are new and seem to be having an extremely negative impact on Ocean Pines. We are experiencing some of the best financial results in OPA history. The internal board political squabbling is interesting for those of us who follow all this closely but as my friend Ron Fisher says - "Here we are. Another day in paradise." Enjoy it. |
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For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where: I am new to the area. I thought the resident oversight community was official, so I joined that one first. I was looking for ways to get involved in the community. I started to realize how misleading the group was and started asking questions. Honestly, it seemed like a fraud against the people of ocean Pines. The person who previously referred to herself as president and ceo of that page has now revised it to say “founder”—but that was after I was tossed from the page for asking questions. while I was still a member of the first page, and uncertain of its legitimacy, I searched for other groups and found the “Get Involved” page. The title seemed reassuring, as it didn’t seem to try to confuse residents regarding powers and purpose. if the inference is that I just “like” or ” prefer” one over the other in this childish narrative that’s being created here, that is not what has happened. What has happened is that, I did my research. I reached out to the Board myself for clarification on the ROC page, and Frank Daly immediately mentioned the Get Involved page’s founder was a “Federal criminal.” It left a poor taste in my mouth. At that point there was no reason to mention it. I asked myself why? I asked Daly why? I have a series of email responses from the board in response to my questions. I suggested a social media policy as a solution. it appears to have been shot down today. Because this board says it uses common sense. Tell that to other businesses and nonprofits who have guidance and rules— including social media policies— meant to streamline communications and reduce blurred lines and confusion. How many times do board members get to bring up this person and their “criminal“ record out of the blue before it become another lawsuit the residents pay for? What other criminal cases do they go out of their way to share with residents of the community they serve about those very residents? What’s next? Where do they stop? And for that matter, I have a child. No board member reached out to share unsolicited criminal records of any child sex offenders in my area. Is that “kindness“ only extended when it’s the spouse of a political foe? Again, self serving and conflict of interest. Just as the attempt to pass the bylaw banning people with spouses with criminal convictions from running was directed at the same couple. A couple I didn’t know anything about our care to. But the board made it a point to mention th is “felon”— like it’s the boogeyman. As far as I’m concerned, this board seems awfully afraid of being voted out— and looks to prevent it in every way they can. But the true test of a person is to give them power, right? In my opinion, this board has failed that test. |
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