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

www.kansascity.com | 11/29/2008 | Safety advocates hope verdict in cyberbullying trial sends message to Internet users

Tina Meier working with WiredSafety on cyberbullying.www.kansascity.com | 11/29/2008 | Safety advocates hope verdict in cyberbullying trial sends message to Internet users

Personal Finance: Don't let Web scams ruin holiday - Sacramento Business, Housing Market News | Sacramento Bee

the 12 scams of christmas...Personal Finance: Don't let Web scams ruin holiday - Sacramento Business, Housing Market News | Sacramento Bee

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

Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg to Speak at WiredSafety's Stop Cyberbullying Conference... | Reuters

Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg to Speak at WiredSafety's Stop Cyberbullying Conference... | Reuters

Industry Joins Advocates to Address Online Safety at WiredSafety's Stop Cyberbullying... | Reuters

Industry Joins Advocates to Address Online Safety at WiredSafety's Stop Cyberbullying... | Reuters

FOXNews.com - Victim's Mom on MySpace Hoax Verdict: No More Using 'Internet as Weapon' - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News

FOXNews.com - Victim's Mom on MySpace Hoax Verdict: No More Using 'Internet as Weapon' - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News

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

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.
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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.