Military Blocks MySpace and YouTube
According to CNN, the Military has designated MySpace, YouTube, and 11 other internet sites as “off limits” for soldiers.
This recent action comes amidst concerns by the Defense Department over security issues and technological limits. While this action may benefit the Defense Department, it also cuts off thousands of soldiers from communicating with family and friends using MySpace.
The Pentagon said no more using military’s computer systems for socializing and trading video.
Yes, soldiers overseas on the battlefield can still keep in touch with family and friends using email, but that’s not the same as being able to blog, journal, and share video and photos. Using the internet for social networking is “mainstream” in the lives of young people.
This is the norm. Millions of young people are integrating their online world into everyday living. Cut off their online world, and you cut off a part of their lives.
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