Can a volunteer group punish you for private social media posts?

[Anonymous]

So today I got an email from a group that I volunteer in (used to volunteer in?), and in said email, there was a screenshot from a friend's profile where I didn't even mention the name of the group I was in, all I said was that it made me really angry how one of the people involved was talking smack about something she had no business telling someone not to use something that helps them.. I didn't even mention their name, and I was suspended from the group for three months. Would you say this is okay, or a huge violation of privacy?

Yes, huge violation of privacy for you and your friend.

No, it's fine.

Wtf, that's weird they would be looking at a personal facebook post for reasons to suspend/ban people.

[RavVid]

Yes they can. It can be done to employees also. I can't see what you did wrong exactly but if your post damaged the reputation of the body or if it would cause disharmony in the body I can see they might find it necessary to discipline you.

[strateguy632]

the stuff we write online in social media. anyone can see. it is not private. so privacy does not apply. unfortunately supervision is necessary. people enjoy triggering others.

[Masie]

That seems extreme for a group that basis participation on volunteers.

I would honestly look for another group that does the same and is more accepting. That is my personal opinion.

[Anonymous]

They're really awful and it could have better outcome than this.

[exitseven]

They cannot punish you. What are they going to do , fire you from a position that does not pay anything? I would tell them the stick it.

[Danny_dan92]

If this is a problem then leave the group. Simple solution