[DaveW]

Social media took on a role traditionally played by churches during the Christchurch earthquakes, with people flocking to sites like Twitter and Facebook for support, says a social media academic.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/technology/news/article.cfm?c_id=5&objectid=10828401

 

[stevew]

social media academic?

jesus fvcking christ.

 

[Jim Mac]

It's just another form of communication, sheesh.

 

[$tinkle]

to the extent that sexual exploitation goes, i'll agree w/ the thread title