The following photo is the cover photo for the Facebook group called Marines United 2.0, leading me to believe that this is another version of the original group that had been deleted.
This photo is seriously inappropriate, showing the Hulk wearing make up and a hot pink bra.
As a result of this scandal, the Marines have updated their social media policy to remind all service members that their behavior even off-duty or online may violate the Navy and Marine Corps orders and regulations. These actions could even be punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and it is possible that the Marines involved in this Facebook group could face criminal prosecution.
The response to this scandal has been mixed, with some Marines coming forward to help with the investigation in any way they can and others slamming Marine leaders for how they have handled the situation.
This scandal led other armed forces divisions to examine and reinforce their social media policies to their service members. This is not what the Marines need to be worried about, considering all the other duties they have to this country. The Marines involved with this Facebook group need to grow up and focus on their job instead of inappropriate pictures of their fellow service members.
I was not aware of this scandal. Not only is the page highly inappropriate, but also impacts the view of our military and their behaviors off-duty. I am glad to hear that the enforcement of social media policies have become stricter, and service members are more aware of how their actions can affect their reputations, especially with the power of social media today and how public a scandal can be today.
ReplyDeleteI think that it's crazy how life has changed so much in the past 20 years. People never used to think about what they posted and how this could impact other aspects of your life. Everyone is so closely looked at for what they post and just one bad post can ruin a life. I think it was irresponsible of these individuals to assume they could get away with something so obvious. The internet is both a blessing and a curse.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard of this. It hard to believe this stuff happens but it does. With the way social media is growing I think it's about time a lot revisit their policies to match what it going on now a days.
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