Adam Thierer

Putting online dangers in perspective

These are 3 of the best articles I have read in recent memory in terms of putting online safety risks in some perspective. Must reading:

David Pogue, NYT.com: “How Dangerous Is the Internet for Children?”

Larry Magid, CBS News.com: “Cyberbullying Vs. Free Speech”

Slashdot: “Spreading “1 in 5″ Number Does More Harm Than Good”

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