tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12002463.post114132773215600452..comments2023-09-01T06:22:19.079-07:00Comments on Virtual Mystery Tour: MySpace in trouble -- but will the charges hold?Dr. Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03676924704153353629noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12002463.post-1141904137359253892006-03-09T03:35:00.000-08:002006-03-09T03:35:00.000-08:00You are right in that Myspace is being used as a s...You are right in that Myspace is being used as a scapegoat for online predation of teens. It is no different than MTV or Fox being blamed for teen pregnancy because of their programming.<BR/><BR/>Sure there are some bad messages in the media regarding sex and there will be sexual offenders using the internet, but we cannot go around trying to ban or hold liable companies that offer legitimate entertainment or information.<BR/><BR/>The best we can do is to challenge negative messages or online predation by teaching teens about the media. This could include anything from learning about cultivation theory to basic internet safety.<BR/><BR/>But if the government just tries to have a quick fix and begins restricting the media, there is no stopping what may be banned because it is deemed "harmful to minors."Bree Spranklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14462516027205283717noreply@blogger.com