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Academics To Predict Next Twitter and Its Pitfalls

Posted by samzenpus on from the peer-into-my-crystal-ball dept.

An anonymous reader writes "University researchers in the UK have put together a team tasked with predicting the next big thing in terms of communication technologies, in a bid to tackle ethical pitfalls before they become a problem. This is in the wake of the rise of social networking websites such as Facebook, Twitter and MySpace, which has led to a dramatic increase in the amount of personal information available online."

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  1. "Academics" by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    "Academics" = a bunch of socialist, condescending liberal assholes sitting around talking about nothing. Typical liberalism.

  2. i just got off the toilet by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    i shit out an obama.

    plop!

  3. Re:Begs the question by RMH101 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    That and stay in your parent's basement, friendless and alone with only your super133t social skills for company.