Sunday, November 30, 2008
UPDATE: Missouri mom gets some comfort from work against cyberbullying - Columbia Missourian
Megan Meier's death has awakened the US to the horrors of cyberbullying. Lori Drew's conviction makes a statement.UPDATE: Missouri mom gets some comfort from work against cyberbullying - Columbia Missourian
MySpace Mom Conviction Shows Cyberbullies Will Be Punished | Monty's Mega Marketing
I hate bullies! what a great way to start this blog post!MySpace Mom Conviction Shows Cyberbullies Will Be Punished | Monty's Mega Marketing
Friday, November 28, 2008
In the wake of MySpace verdict, could social networks do more to protect consumers? | Technology | Los Angeles Times
wiredtrust is dedicated to helping web 2.0 companies handle these and other kinds of risks.In the wake of MySpace verdict, could social networks do more to protect consumers? | Technology | Los Angeles Times
The Associated Press: Mom: Verdict shows cyberbullies will be punished
Lori Drew's verdict sends a message - if you use the Internet as a weapon to hurt others, you will face justice.The Associated Press: Mom: Verdict shows cyberbullies will be punished
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
The Lori Drew verdict
I am thrilled about the results of the trial. While Lori could have been convicted of more, I am happy she was convicted of anything at all. With a 3 year possible sentence awaiting her and up to $300,000 in fines, this verdict sent the right message. If you are an adult and torment and harass a child online you will face a jury of your peers.
Now, I hope that the US Attorney for the St Louis area of Missouri now re-examines this case and brings the action that needs to be brought - under the federal cyberstalking statute. To my knowledge, double jeopardy does not attach here. This case was a crime against MySpace. But now let's look at justice for Megan, in her name.
Megan...rest in peace.
Parry
If you want to take a pledge in Megan's name, to help combat cyberbullying, visit myyearbook.com/meganpledge
Now, I hope that the US Attorney for the St Louis area of Missouri now re-examines this case and brings the action that needs to be brought - under the federal cyberstalking statute. To my knowledge, double jeopardy does not attach here. This case was a crime against MySpace. But now let's look at justice for Megan, in her name.
Megan...rest in peace.
Parry
If you want to take a pledge in Megan's name, to help combat cyberbullying, visit myyearbook.com/meganpledge
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Sunday, November 23, 2008
teen suicide in Florida - are there legal ramifications for the site or viewers/
The Communications Decency Act limits a service provider's liability for what is posted or what actions are taken on their site that they have not intended or controlled. And, in the US, we do not require that bystanders take action to help others when they need help. But morally, someone should have done something. WiredTrust.com is a new company that advises web 2.0 businesses how to deal with situations like a user threatened or webcast suicide.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
ABC News: Florida Teen Live-Streams His Suicide Online
Parry covers this issue, explaining the limited libaility of website and the lack of training within the networks ot deal with these emerging issues. WiredTrust.com offers training to website risk managers and moderators on handling high risk cases online.ABC News: Florida Teen Live-Streams His Suicide Online
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Jury in MySpace Cyberbullying Trial Might Not Be Told Of Teen's Suicide | Threat Level from Wired.com
this is a confusing case, but one that calls out for justice.
Jury in MySpace Cyberbullying Trial Might Not Be Told Of Teen's Suicide | Threat Level from Wired.com
Jury in MySpace Cyberbullying Trial Might Not Be Told Of Teen's Suicide | Threat Level from Wired.com
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Halloween argument leads teens to online harassment
Halloween argument leads teens to online harassment
The NH Attorney General cares about the issue of cyberbullying. I hope to work with her to develop some substantial projects for the state. I admire her work substantially.
The NH Attorney General cares about the issue of cyberbullying. I hope to work with her to develop some substantial projects for the state. I admire her work substantially.