Thursday, November 15, 2012

Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Lisa's Corner: Stamps’ Lewis’ offensive tweet never should’ve happened

By Lisa Goudy


Social media is one of the best and worst tools available. The thing you have to remember before sending out a tweet is that once it’s out there, it’s out there. Even if you delete it afterward, it only takes one person to retweet your comment for it to have the tweet available permanently and the consequences will ensue.

Such is the case for Calgary Stampeders’ Nik Lewis. Lewis has garnered media attention since he tweeted “I just bought OJ’s gloves on eBay. Now all I need is a white girl named Nicole. #MaybeALittleToFar” On Wednesday the CFL fined Lewis an undisclosed amount for violating the league’s social media policy. This I believe was an appropriate action for his foolish and insensitive tweet.

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Latest update on the tweet: CBC news story - Stamps' Nik Lewis to donate to women's shelter after O.J. tweet

CBC Calgary story on the fine

Vancouver Sun story


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