Archive for 2009
The Social Pledge is going to Air on ABC News/WFTV Orlando Channel 9
by Billy on Dec.23, 2009, under APPEARANCES:
Just got word that our segment on ABC/WFTV Channel 9 Orlando will air on December 31, 2009 during the 6pm broadcast.
by Billy on Dec.13, 2009, under Press Releases
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Orlando, FL Teen Launches “The Social Pledge” to help clean up social networking sites.
Orlando, FL – November 16, 2009
Bill Frank, a High School senior, has launched a campaign of voluntary commitment to avoid profanity and inappropriate photos on social networking sites such as Facebook, My Space, and Twitter and encourage “friends” and “followers” to do the same.
“I had always found it difficult to say to a friend on one of my social pages – hey knock it off-, this is the same Facebook page that I allow my family and relatives, as well as potential colleges and employers, to read. By simply informing a friend that I am a member of THE SOCIAL PLEDGE, they will understand I don’t want my circle of friends reading that kind of language. Therefore, he or she has to clean it up, or I drop them as one of my friends, without embarrassment,” said Frank, a student at Lake Highland Preparatory School, in Orlando, FL.
There are two other reasons for signing the Social Pledge. Participants will be helping to reverse the coarsening of our culture that many people believe is harming this country. Somehow, profanity just seems uglier when it is in print. Secondly, what you say or post on these sites may come back to haunt you in the future.
If you write it and post it, it can exist forever. It may hurt you when being considered for college, by a prospective employer, or a future relationship, or maybe during a run for political office. You would be surprised how some things have a way of popping up when people start digging. Sadly, this happens every day. We heard of one example where two high school girls with similar grades and resumes were applying to the same college. When one was accepted and the other was not, the mother of the rejected girl sent a transcript of an embarrassing Facebook conversation to the college Dean with words to the effect: “You should know what your newest student is REALLY like!” Frank says, “Anyone who follows politics knows the words “opposition research”. For those of you who may not know, it means people will dig into your past trying to uncover anything and everything that may hurt or embarrass you. Think of Miss California, Carrie Prejean! Do not give them ammunition”.
Bill is hoping to have One Million students take the pledge by graduation this spring. People may sign The Social Pledge here or to receive more information, please e-mail: info@thesocialpledge.com Or Call 407-574-0246
Bill Frank, Senior, Class of 2010
THE SOCIAL PLEDGE to appear on ABC Orlando
by Billy on Dec.13, 2009, under APPEARANCES:
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I’m excited that Melonie Holt from ABC Orlando, Channel 9 who took the time to interview me concerning The Social Pledge. Airing close to Christmas. Thank you Ms. Holt!
The Social Pledge on Fox News
by Billy on Dec.06, 2009, under APPEARANCES:
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The Social Pledge lands an interview on Fox News
Channel 13 11.18.09 6pm
by admin on Dec.06, 2009, under APPEARANCES:
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Teen Starts Social Pledge Campaign
11/18/2009 9:17:16 PM
Reported by Emily Lampa
Channel 13 Orlando
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ORLANDO — In about six months, 17-year-old Bill Frank graduates from Lake Highland Preparatory School in Orlando.
But before that, he has a big goal — to have 1 million people log onto his Web site and take the Social Pledge. The Social Pledge is a promise to avoid using profanity and posting inappropriate images on social networking sites like Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter.
“I have cousins and aunts and uncles on my Facebook as my friends and I can’t let them see my Facebook with kids commenting on my photos saying this and this, and beep this. So that’s why I started it,” Frank said.
But now that Frank is college bound, a big concern is also what university officials can find out about prospective students online.
Already, dozens of students at Lake Highland Prep have taken the pledge.
“So far, I mean I have positive feedback from pretty much everyone in the school,” Frank sad. “The faculty’s all excited.”
“Basically what that does is it keeps it in the back of your mind. You start to take responsibility for other people’s actions or hold them accountable for their actions if they’re signed on,” sad Brantly Clayton, who signed the social pledge.
In the three months since he launched the site, more than 100 people from Orlando to Missouri signed up.
Frank says the social pledge is not just for young people. Indecent behavior online could hurt anyone.
He uses former Miss California Carrie Prejean as an example of how inappropriate online activity can haunt you.
Years ago, Prejean reportedly sent nude photos and sex tapes to a boyfriend online. The images recently leaked onto the Internet and created a media fire storm.
Comments from others about The Social Pledge
by admin on Nov.15, 2009, under Notable happenings
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I maybe somewhat socially conservative, well really, I am – so I plan to post here in this section other note-worthy doings by teens and also adults.
In the meantime, here is some feedback I have been getting around the country…..
Carolyn, Windemere FL comments: I am appalled at some of the language that comes across from a couple people on my facebook. I have had to hide them so my friends, nieces, grandkids, and other members of my family don’t have to see it. I don’t use that language and don’t appreciate it used in my presence.
Vickie, Grand Terrace CA comments: Thank YOU for doing this.
Gina, Baton Rouge LA comments: Very Proud of the young man to come up with this idea!
Alice, FL comments: I am a middle aged women with the same concerns about what shows up on my page. Thank you for coming up with something to address the issue and let everyone know my stance with a simple symbol.
Maria, Vero Beach FL comments: I’m in high school too! …I think this is awesome!!! I will tell all of my friends…
Melissa, FL comments: great idea, you have a lot of class and dignity and I am proud to support the pledge
Sarah, Palm Bay, FL comments: Great idea! Bravo for following it through and actually making sense in a time where most people believe what they post on the Internet vanishes into thin air
Tori, FL comments: I’m a senior in college but I love what you’re doing. Saw this on the local news and just had to do it. Great job for taking the initiative, and I’m really proud for this generation that someone stood up and said something about this.
Mary, Minneapolis, MN comments: I want you to know that I just got on my nephews and a niece about their filthy language, rude and inappropriate photos and made them sign the pledge….Great idea!
Kevin, Seattle WA comments: I am going to the principal tomorrow and making us all sign the pledge!
Gina, Clermont, FL comments: i think this is a really good idea. especially, telling people how many other people have signed up.
Cindy, Melbourne, FL comments: Very relived that you guys care. this is a great idea., thanks!
Dorothy, FL comments: You can’t unring the bell!!
Gracie, Scottsdale, AZ comments: Hey, come to my school – get the kids here to sign the pledge. YOU ARE AWESOME!
Loretta, FL comments: I graduated in 1966 but want to sign this pledge and post the Icon of my FaceBook page. Some of us baby boomers do not like profanity either. Great concept!
Spencer, Oviedo, FL comments: SUCH A GREAT SITE, GOOD JOB!!!!!!
Danny, Orlando, FL comments: Bill’s the man.
Rand, Orlando, FL comments: Bill Frank you are awesome (Rand, thank you for being the first to sign the pledge!, Bill)
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