Statement Regarding Anonymous Sites
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) is an inclusive, caring community. Recently, many UNCG community members have expressed outrage to student government leaders and University officials regarding specific internet sites that disregard respect within our community. These sites allow individuals to anonymously post distasteful, damaging and defamatory statements about people by name. These posts can result in severe emotional distress and divisiveness.
We ask that members of the UNCG community not visit or post on internet sites that allow hateful anonymous posting regarding others. Every visit to such a site results in advertising revenue generated for that site. UNCG community values do not support avenues which are devoid of accountability for their content by the authors and site administrators.
As a University, we are an open forum for the exchange of ideas and knowledge. Free speech is predicated on the value that those who speak can be confronted in a respectful way by those who disagree.
If you or someone you know has been negatively impacted, please make use of campus resources designed for your support. These include:
- Counseling and Testing Center, Gove Student Health, (336) 334-5874
- Dean of Students Office, Mossman Building, (336) 334-5514
- Housing and Residence Life professionals for each hall (336) 334-5636
- Campus Activities and Programs, EUC, (336) 334-5800
- Mr. Michael Tuso, President, Student Government Association
- Dr. Checka Leinwall, Director, Campus Activities and Programs
- Dr. Jen Day Shaw, Dean of Students