MySpace announced today that they have hired
a former Department of Justice and Microsoft...gentleman, to fight sexual exploitation of children on the site.
Hemanshu Nigam's arrival is widely discussed, but I have to ask - why on earth did the company wait until now to add
such a position? Imagine how much horrible PR could have been averted by hiring someone to do this six months
ago, or whenever the furor was really breaking loose in the mainstream media. I'll be curious to see what kind of
commentary emerges from MySpace watchers.
See also NYTimes
coverage.
MySpace hires security specialist - what took so long?
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Posted at 1:49AM on Apr 22nd 2006 by Greg Thomas
1. The most simple solution to these security problems is to lock down the site (so only your information is shared with friends you've approved). This has already been done on several "boutique MySpaces" like mine, The Black Stripe. We take the approach that these sites should be useful for you and your friends, not an easily abusable place for sexual predators. www.TheBlackStripe.com
Posted at 3:17PM on Apr 12th 2006 by Scott Rocher