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Is a social media-fuelled uprising the worst case scenario? Elements for a sociology of UK riots

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Posted by: Anna-Maria, 27. August 2011 - 9:12
Source: http://owni.eu

Does social media censorship prevent riots? A sociological study shows these policies only increase the overall level of violence, while reducing the crisis' peak.

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Kalea (not verified) 19. September 2011 - 5:12

Good points all around. Truly appercitaed.

 

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