Updated Social Contract

Please note: I will be in the process of deleting people whom I don't have regular contact with, or who have not contacted me in a long time. So, please don't be offended if you find yourself deleted. You can always send another friend request. Also, new verbage is in italics, since this social contract is a work in progress.

Since I just added and deleted friends, and there are new things happening in my life, here's a friendly reminder of how I work on Facebook and other social media.

I will subject you to all my opinions, and welcome your feedback as long as it is CONSTRUCTIVE. I normally do voice my opinions freely in the online forums, such as this, and should be able to feel some sort of 'safety' to do that, with minimum repercussions for doing so.

If you find what I post objectionable, you can delete that particular comment. If you find everything I post is objectionable, you can 'un-friend' me or, make everything I post invisible. I won't take it personally, but I will not censor myself either. I also reserve the right to do the same.

In return, expect me to give you the same constructive feedback on whatever you end up posting. In other words, don't dish it out, if you can't stand the heat. However, in true Drew style, I will be as tactful, diplomatic and kind as I possibly can whist doing it.

Because of that, being a 'friend' on Facebook and Twitter -- sorry, no MySpace -- is conditional, though I care about and love everyone equally.

Because of that, I WILL NOT confirm/accept you if you were an employer, past or present. That includes all aspects of my life, as a WDW Cast Member, an Ocean Park Manager, a professional actor still in retirement, a legal clerk for several law firms. I will also tend to shun those who have fallen in some sort of disfavour from my past and present, for whatever reason.

To be more specific: I WILL NOT confirm you if you are in some way connected to Ocean Park, certain performers, actors and staff being the EXCEPTION. I WILL NOT confirm you if you are a manager I work for/worked with at WDW, and if you become one, expected to be 'unfriended', in order to maintain a sense of professionalism, since we can all be held accountable for what is said on social media.

However, friends, co-workers that want to get to know me better, relatives I want to stay in touch with, and strangers (who aren't stalkers or freaks) are welcome to request to be my Facebook 'friend'. However, strangers, you must tell me WHY you want to friend me. Blind requests are no longer welcome, and will automatically be ignored.

I will not report anything that is 'personal', unless A) it violates professional confidentiality (refer to the Cast Member Code of Conduct book you got during Traditions, or violates the non-disclosure clauses of various employers) B) It poses harm to yourself or others, or C) violates the law, or is part of potential criminal acts. And I expect the same from you.

I do hope this will be clarify my position of why I am very selective when confirming 'friends', and open things up to more open communication.

And as I make more friends, expect to see this note every once in a while as a reminder to all about how I work.

Peace,

Drew