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Topic: Emails & Templetes
Fans are able to email B/H regarding potential legal issues. Used correctly, its a great way to help in protect IP & the band.
However, I feel sometimes we misuse it or info isn’t useful.
Here are 7 steps to keep in mind when sending an email. 1/9
Fans are able to email B/H regarding potential legal issues. Used correctly, its a great way to help in protect IP & the band.
However, I feel sometimes we misuse it or info isn’t useful.
Here are 7 steps to keep in mind when sending an email. 1/9
1. Know if the action is actually a legal one.
There is a difference between talking about a member’s looks & copyright infringement. Some things the company can do, others they cannot. 2/9
There is a difference between talking about a member’s looks & copyright infringement. Some things the company can do, others they cannot. 2/9
2. Jurisdiction Matters
What is illegal in SK might not be illegal in say, the
. SK has fairly strict internet laws, but each country is different. Know if you complaint can actually be prosecuted by local laws b4 sending. 3/9
What is illegal in SK might not be illegal in say, the
. SK has fairly strict internet laws, but each country is different. Know if you complaint can actually be prosecuted by local laws b4 sending. 3/9
3.Follow the template
This might be the most important thing. If you send something too wordy, w/o proof, the lawyers can’t do anything about it. 4/9
This might be the most important thing. If you send something too wordy, w/o proof, the lawyers can’t do anything about it. 4/9
4.Keep it simple
I bet there are a TON of emails sent. Some helpful, some spam. So please keep your email short and simple. Long emails may be more likely seen as spam.
Plus, if the people checking the emails don’t know your language well, it may be difficult to understand. 5/9
I bet there are a TON of emails sent. Some helpful, some spam. So please keep your email short and simple. Long emails may be more likely seen as spam.
Plus, if the people checking the emails don’t know your language well, it may be difficult to understand. 5/9
5. Don’t spam or you may become spam
Be aware of what emails you send. Too many emails on non-enforceable items *might* get you marked as spam, and that won’t help anyone
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Be aware of what emails you send. Too many emails on non-enforceable items *might* get you marked as spam, and that won’t help anyone
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6. Know when to share via DMs & avoid engagements.
Serious accusations that require emails should be shared via DMs as much as possible. We are loud and proud, but sometimes us trying to combat something helps spread bad info.
Remember to think smarter, not harder. 7/9
Serious accusations that require emails should be shared via DMs as much as possible. We are loud and proud, but sometimes us trying to combat something helps spread bad info.
Remember to think smarter, not harder. 7/9
7. Remember to focus on the good vs the bad
Don’t get locked in a zone where you only search/see the bad stuff. People online will always be mean to every member. It’s not a contest. Just make sure to take a step back & remember you are here to enjoy them and their art. 8/9
Don’t get locked in a zone where you only search/see the bad stuff. People online will always be mean to every member. It’s not a contest. Just make sure to take a step back & remember you are here to enjoy them and their art. 8/9
That’s it! Make sure to check out @BTSARMYBarAssoc for more legal info, remember to spread love not hate, and always look out for our faves //End 9/9
