Unwittingly, Congressman Weiner exposed more than himself on Twitter. He exposed Social Media's underbelly.
When a person who pledges to represent the best interests of the common good as a Representative in Congress, thinks Social Media - which is open and public - is a place to indulge abnormal social behavior, one wonders what the fate of Social Media will be.
The provocative questions:
- What it will take for the FCC, which regulates (aka censors) all other media, to consider regulating Social Media?
- Can Congressman Weiner participate objectively and without conflict of interest on such a debate when it emerges?
- Will this incident erode confidence in participating in Social Media?
Will the Weiner incident disrupt the Internet? Will Congress consider regulating it? Will inventors design alternatives which are more civilized by protecting individual rights and serve the common good?
