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more about #myspace femme-bot: Well, the "court of public opinion" should be (hopefully) making her life a living hell. more » Hooplehead: Meh, it was expected. The entire world knows what a vile human being she is, Megan's name will be on landmark legislation....I guess it's the best we... more » Triana Orpheus: The courts may have been gentle on her, but karma will deal with her. She will not get off easy. more » lilyHaze: The (TV) lawyer in me knows this was the right thing to do. After all, while morally awful, there really shouldn't be laws against this. Some part of... more » Agumen: I can't wait until the law catches up with the internet age. At the moment, there are so many things you can do and say to a person online that would ... more » LilSpitfire: I still think it says something about her psyche when an adult women would go out of her way to harass and bully a 13 year old girl online irregardle... more » JerkoftheMonth is changing her name!: Haha, it does not really surprise me that Germans don't like 30 Rock. Having seen some weird (really really weird!) shit on their television, it seems... more » bookling: Ugh, that first story reminds me of when I was in high school and during Christmas break a bunch of my friends decided to have a huge party with 20+ p... more » cirocco: But Kelly Brownell from Yale University says, "by their logic, you can spray vitamins on a pile of leaves, and it will boost immunity." I like how Br... more » saralegal21: Dear Harvard: If you want to learn about the plight of urban life, maybe you should roll down here to Baltimore and see it in person instead of watch... more » mbot says Spock yeah!: The Wire is a totally legit subject for a seminar-long course. And the more people who see the show-- especially young people with all the advantages... more » sandie75: I think the school is completely within their rights to enforce their "code of conduct" policy. These are not regular students, in which case this pu... more » sportz.star: Dear Public School, While the law may, in some instances, give you power beyond your four walls, barring kids from positive, regulated activities for... more » denna: Sigh, and I thought the class I'm taking next semester on Gender and Buffy the Vampire Slayer was awesome. Way to be a one-upper, Harvard. #teens more » BuffySummers: I'm kind of inclined to agree with the girls that this isn't really the school's jurisdiction. It is, however, a huge fail on the part of their parent... more » bibomaco: Students can do whatever they feel like doing during their spare time and outside school property. Since when can schools micromanage everyone's life?... more » Cesybabe or Nirvanah Crane: Also! Man sues Axe of not having the promised 'Axe effect' and getting him no girls despite 7 years of use. [www.watoday.com.au] #teens more » EKane: How did I know William J. Wilson would be the one teaching a class on The Wire? He means well... #teens more » Cesybabe or Nirvanah Crane: Children with Down's Syndrome are some of the sweetest I have ever met, and interactions with them has been nothing but rewarding. My best friends sis... more » anyordinaryjam: Is there any way for leftovers to be formatted differently, perhaps in list format like some of the other regular columns are? Pretty please? Megapar... more » -
#drewnoblood
MySpace Suicide Legal Battle Comes To A Close
Federal prosecutors have announced the end of the Lori Drew cyberbullying case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark Krause has withdrawn the notice of appeal filed back in July, when Drew was acquitted of three misdemeanor counts for violating MySpace terms. [Wired] -
#leftovers
Teens Sue Over Fallout From Sexy Pics • Harvard To Offer Class On The Wire
• Two teens from Indiana have brought a lawsuit against their school after they were barred from participating in school activities following the discovery of some racy pictures they posted on MySpace. • More » -
#netiquette
On The Subject Of These Alleged Online Relationship "Rules"
They're weird, right? I mean, listen to this madness, from today's WSJ: More » -
#facebooked
Is Social Networking Actually Hurting Your "Real World" Social Life?
The Archbishop of Westminster, Vincent Nichols, head of the Roman Catholic Church in England, claims that "transient relationships" on sites like Facebook and MySpace are detrimental to teenagers and society in general. But is he right? More » -
#leftovers
Cat Killer "Likely To Graduate To Adult Crimes" • Obama Tacitly Supports Transgender Rights
• Newsweek has a morbidly fascinating article on accused cat killer Tyler Weinman in which a clinical social worker who does not treat Weinman discusses the possibility that violence against animals may signal future violent behavior against people. • More » -
#drewnoblood
Lori Drew Sentencing Postponed; Judge Considers Case Dismissal
Yesterday afternoon, a federal judge postponed the sentencing of MySpace predator Lori Drew to July 2nd, saying he needs more time to decide if the Missouri mom's cyberbullying conviction should be overturned. More » -
#quizshow
Everything Old Is New Again
There's a new MySpace web-based game show, BFF, in which best friends are tested on how well they know each other. This ground-breaking idea was also popular in 7th grade. [Variety] -
#therewillnotbeblood
The Dude With The Fangs On MySpace? Not Cool
A 44-year-old man who describes himself as a "vampyre" faces charges for threatening a 16-year-old girl after she broke up with him via email, saying she was actually a vampire hunter. [CBS News] -
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#drewnoblood
Defense Wants Lori Drew Verdict Dumped
Lori Drew returns to court today for a hearing that will determine whether or not the guilty verdict will stand. More » -
#leftovers
Female Cops In Afghanistan Test Gender Roles • Scorned Ex Posts Pictures Of Crime On MySpace
• Although Afghanistan has seen an increase in the number of female police officers recently, many of the woman who serve are barred from certain duties, and not allowed to carry guns. • More » -
#cyberbullies
No Felony For Lori Drew
A U.S. attorney has dropped felony charges against Lori Drew more than a month after she was convicted of harassing 13-year-old Megan Meier via MySpace. [UPI] -
#dirtbag
Britney On Hunger Strike?
- Britney's big eff you to her (chef) dad: Skipping dinner: "Britney thinks that if she doesn't eat much she will lose weight, then people will notice," an insider says. [MSNBC]

