Impact of social media on uk riots

http://www.socialbusinessone.com/blog/social_media_s_effect_on_the_uk_riots_should_surprise_no_one
this link shows how the blackberry contributed to the London riots as people used it to mobilise in London and there was debate whether the bbm service would have been closed or not. This conveys social media having an impact on the riots.

http://blog.optimum7.com/safon/social-media/social-media-effects-riots-in-uk.html
UK residents began utilizing such services as instant messengers, Twitter, and Facebook to spread information about the current state of affairs. Blackberry Messages (BBM). Huge amounts of information both true and false, was sent out to millions of residents with an estimated 37% of British youth owning a Blackberry, this became one of the most adaptive and responsive riots to have ever taken place. This is also shows the impact coming from the social media. And how it allowed communication to take place and that no one could find out what people were saying due to the security of the service provided by blackberry.

http://www.browsermedia.co.uk/2011/08/10/social-media-plays-huge-role-amidst-madness-of-uk-riots/
Social networking has been a huge part of this week’s events, for both right and wrong reasons, with some even suggesting technology is to blame. This shows peoples concern over using social media and what a huge impact it can make.