As a legislative government agency of the State of Ohio, the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) is responsible for maintaining the historic character of the Ohio Statehouse and Capitol Square while providing for the health, safety, and convenience of those who work in and visit the complex. The mission of the CSRAB is to facilitate the operation of state government, preserve the historical integrity of the Capitol Square Complex, and educate visitors about the history of Ohio and civics. As the administrator of all Ohio Statehouse social media platform sites, the CSRAB has established the following posting guidelines for all Ohio Statehouse and CSRAB branded social media platform sites:
Ohio Statehouse and CSRAB social media sites are limited public forums and are intended to serve first and foremost as informational resources to the public. The CSRAB welcomes public comments on its social media pages; however, user-generated comments must adhere to this policy and are subject to monitoring. Comments may be rejected or removed (if possible) when the content:
• is off-subject or out of context
• contains slanderous, libelous, malicious, vulgar, abusive, or profane language
• is threatening, harassing, or discriminatory and/or promotes, fosters, or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, national origin, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation
• contains obscenity or sexually explicit material
• incites or promotes violence
• contains information that reasonably could compromise the safety or security of any individual, the public, or public systems
• encourages illegal activity
• promotes or opposes any political party, political campaign, candidate, ballot proposition, or active legislative action
• contains personal identifying information or sensitive personal information such as an address, phone number, or social security number
• advertises or promotes a commercial product or service, or any entity or individual
• contains spam, duplicative posts, or promotional announcements
• breaches any law, confidentiality, or copyright
The content posted by others to the Ohio Statehouse’s social media channels does not necessarily reflect the opinions and positions of the CSRAB, the Ohio Statehouse, or their employees. Questions concerning the online moderation of these channels can be directed to [email protected] or 614-752-7777. Thank you for your cooperation.
