Cross Purposes
According to the Hartford Courant, the Attorney General of the State of Connecticut is investigating civil measures he could take against MySpace, including possibly seeking a court order to shut the site down. First of all, I'd like to say good luck. MySpace is owned by Rupert Murdoch and not only is he a shrewd businessperson, but he's announced it's an integral part of his plans.
What prompted this morning's article is the revelation that MySpace has been used by twenty-something men to pick up and have sex with underage girls. By my count from reading the piece, it appears that there are at least six local cases under investigation and though the details are different, it sounds very similar to a New Mexico incident which I mentioned, a few weeks ago.
If you visit the official website of Connecticut's Attorney General, you will find a statement focusing on the ease of finding pornographic images and adult content on the site. This topic is also covered on the pages of the Hartford paper and it all juxtaposes nicely with the recent announcement; Playboy is conducting a search for "The Girls of MySpace."
What prompted this morning's article is the revelation that MySpace has been used by twenty-something men to pick up and have sex with underage girls. By my count from reading the piece, it appears that there are at least six local cases under investigation and though the details are different, it sounds very similar to a New Mexico incident which I mentioned, a few weeks ago.
If you visit the official website of Connecticut's Attorney General, you will find a statement focusing on the ease of finding pornographic images and adult content on the site. This topic is also covered on the pages of the Hartford paper and it all juxtaposes nicely with the recent announcement; Playboy is conducting a search for "The Girls of MySpace."