So, it was all for nothing? After weeks of speculation that the U.K government would ask social media sites to participate in shutdowns during times of crisis, the government seeks no special powers.
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Two men in the United Kingdom have been given four year sentences for using social media to incite the recent London riots; some wonder if the punishment fits the crime.
What do you think about social media bans during times of crisis? One prominent British MP, Louise Mensch, supports the idea and receives backlash as a result.
Was it only a matter of time? British government considers banning social media during “social unrest”.
London’s had a rough week, and social media played a heavy role in documenting the chaos.
Amateur and professional videos of the London Riots have poured into YouTube, many of which are featured on YouTube’s CitizenTube. We’ve compiled a list of some of the most shocking and popular YouTube videos of the riots in the UK.
The blocking tactics are being used by governments who feel threatened by social media. Cloning websites is a tactic where malware “controls” an individual’s website. Then, it is infiltrated via a virus or spyware in order to damage a user’s system and pull out important content. The “infiltrator” can clone the original system and distribute false information that would be difficult to perceive as fake.
