Government & Social Media: The Global & Local Impacts


TOPIC QUESTIONS
Q1) How effective is own government using social media in the Middle East? (and how other governments are blocking, censoring or filtering it)
Q2) How citizens are using social media at home?
Q3) What privacy, security and identity issues are raised by those trends
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Event Date:
     2011-02-22
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     12PM - 1 PM EST
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BIO: Alexander B. Howard is the Government 2.0 Correspondent for ?O'Reilly Media. Before joining O'Reilly, Howard was the associate? editor of SearchCompliance.com ?at TechTarget. His work there? focused on how regulations affect IT operations, including issues of ?data protection, privacy, security and enterprise IT strategy. ?Howard's previous work experience includes working in operations for ?an e-business consultancy, as a? knowledge broker for a ...more
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  • RT : Is social media the driving force behind repressive regimes being overrun? Find out @ 12 EST w/ #socialmedia #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 11:33:01 AM
  • RT : We are 30 min.'s away from todays #socialmedia tweetchat on how SM is shaping politics worldwide. The host? #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 11:35:02 AM
  • We are 30 min.'s away from todays #socialmedia tweetchat on how SM is shaping politics worldwide. The host? #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 11:35:02 AM
  • RT : We are 30 min.'s away from todays #socialmedia tweetchat on how SM is shaping politics worldwide. The host? #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 11:36:03 AM
  • RT to : We are 30 mins away from todays #socialmedia tweetchat on how SM is shaping politics worldwide. The host? #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 11:48:02 AM
  • RT : 15 min.'s away from #socialmedia tweetchat on how SM is shaping politics worldwide. The host? #sm99
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  • RT : 10 mins away from #socialmedia chat with on: how SM shaping politics worldwide http://bit.ly/rExdH follow along on #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 11:50:01 AM
  • 10 mins away from #socialmedia chat with on: how SM shaping politics worldwide http://bit.ly/rExdH follow along on #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 11:50:02 AM
  • The chat with . today should be a good one, it's very timely... #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 11:50:02 AM
  • RT : 10 mins away from #socialmedia chat with on: how SM shaping politics worldwide http://bit.ly/rExdH follow along on #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 11:51:06 AM
  • I'm hosting a #sm99 chat at 12 PM today. How is #socialmedia shaping world politics? Watch http://english.aljazeera.net & #Qaddafi hashtag.
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 11:52:03 AM
  • RT : Im hosting a #sm99 chat at 12 PM today. How is #socialmedia shaping world politics? Watch http://english.aljazeera.net #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 11:56:03 AM
  • RT : RT : Todays 99th #socialmedia tweetchat topic is about the effect of SM on Govt. locally & globally. Our host? #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:00:01 PM
  • I always learn a ton from these things-Plus u Can't beat the timing of today's tweetchat-lets get it on! #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:01:04 PM
  • RT : Is social media the driving force behind repressive regimes being overrun? Find out 12 EST w/ #socialmedia #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:02:03 PM
  • RT : RT : Is social media the driving force behind repressive regimes being overrun? Find out 12 EST w/ #socialmedia #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:03:03 PM
  • Hey, thanks for participating in todays 99th #socialmedia tweetchat w/ your host . Todays topic couldn't be more timely! #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:04:03 PM
  • Lots of tweeting over the next hour as I participate in chat topic is abt effect of SM on Govt. locally & globally #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:04:03 PM
  • 1Q: How effective do you think US government has been in its use of social media in the Middle East revolutions? http://bit.ly/hxYFo #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:04:03 PM
  • Great, timely topic! I'm going to pop in/out... but really interested in this one.#sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:05:05 PM
  • They certainly have not been censoring things, or have they? I would think they want to see and hear and share everything #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:05:05 PM
  • efforts have been a #fail - I understand the neutral stance, but they cld have communicted this #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:05:05 PM
  • RT : RT : Im hosting a #sm99 chat at 12 PM today. How is #socialmedia shaping world politics? Watch http://english.aljazeera.net #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:05:06 PM
  • U.S. Govt has been ineffective, b/c of its policy ambivalence. I think it's more about SocMed pressure applied to them. #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:06:04 PM
  • A1 if the US Gov't has been using #SocialMedia in Middle east revolutions, they haven't been reaching me #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:06:04 PM
  • Great, timely topic! I'm going to pop in/out... but really interested in this one.#sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:06:04 PM
  • They certainly have not been censoring things, or have they? I would think they want to see and hear and share everything #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:06:04 PM
  • efforts have been a #fail - I understand the neutral stance, but they cld have communicted this #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:06:04 PM
  • Exactly. USG has been in reactive mode, which by definition is ineffective. #sm #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:07:03 PM
  • I think the public has been more effective in support / info #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:07:03 PM
  • RT : 1Q: How effective has US government been in its use of social media in #ME revolutions? http://bit.ly/hxYFo #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:07:03 PM
  • Can you refresh us on the topic please? #socialmedia #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:07:03 PM
  • : A1: US gov't & use of social media in Middle East revolutions? > Decent, but issues aren't w/ #sm. More rabout "policies." #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:07:03 PM
  • Thank you for the answers. Looks like #sm99 is hot today.
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:08:03 PM
  • agreed, they've been completely absent #ME #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:08:03 PM
  • Q whether gov wants to to take an active role in these happenings - too much heat #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:08:03 PM
  • RT I think the public has been more effective in support / info #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:08:03 PM
  • I have not seen social media tactics from US government in regards to #ME revolutions #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:08:03 PM
  • How has Social media globally affected todays governments? #socialmedia #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:08:03 PM
  • re: RT I think the public has been more effective in support / info #sm99 > True, but how it should be.
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:09:03 PM
  • US likes to control the message. Difficult to accomplish w/social media #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:09:03 PM
  • RT TYVM - quite an interesting topic indeed #socialmedia #sm99 http://goo.gl/fb/LBKRS
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:09:04 PM
  • Agree, does the US Gov. have to do anything in regards to utilizing social? What would or should they do? #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:09:04 PM
  • Thats where I get my news! My connections RT : I think the public has been more effective in support / info #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:09:04 PM
  • TYVM - quite an interesting topic indeed #socialmedia #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:09:04 PM
  • I think it's less about the US gov and more about what traditional media chooses to air. #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:10:03 PM
  • I also would argue the crowdsourced infowas/is more objective - thoughts? #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:10:03 PM
  • They should be transparent and join the conversation. Esp now that the role of US is getting bigger and bigger in #ME #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:10:03 PM
  • RT : How has Social media globally affected todays governments? #socialmedia #sm99
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:10:03 PM
  • re: RT I think the public has been more effective in support / info #sm99 > True, but how it should be.
    Posted by: - 02/22/2011 12:10:03 PM
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I'm hosting a #sm99 chat at 12 PM today. How is #socialmedia shaping world politics? Watch http://english.aljazeera.net & #Qaddafi hashtag.
1Q: How effective do you think US government has been in its use of social media in the Middle East revolutions? http://bit.ly/hxYFo #sm99
Thank you for the answers. Looks like #sm99 is hot today.
Q2 for #sm99 chat: What role has social media played in the Middle East revolutions? An answer by : http://on.wsj.com/hA1k6v
Crowdsourced info regarding govt use of social media? Or from abroad? Unclear what context you pose the question in. #sm99
Crowdsourced info regarding govt use of social media? Or from abroad? Unclear what context you pose the question in. #sm99
The clear examples are now & . The is watching hashtags as well. #sm99 #gov20
A counter? What happens when social media is flooded by messages from govts, including misinfo? Or blocked? #sm99
Even with the move by #Egypt to shut down the Net, txt msgs (tweets) & sat. video came out, + videos via sneakernet. #sm99
Yup. Fair bet that's happening around the world. Iran & China are particularly advanced in their capabilities. #sm99
Q3 for #sm99: How well do you think the US government using social media at home? Do you follow any govt accounts? #gov20
Export restrictions have definitely come up. Similar ethical as for arms dealers. Dual use tech = challenge. #sm99
Export restrictions have definitely come up. Similar ethical as for arms dealers. Dual use tech = challenge. #sm99
Thank you for the answers on Q3. , I agree is a good example. was notable. #sm99
You're an outlier there; most citizens follow celebrities, athletes & brands, not govt. Mirrors taste in cable channels. #sm99
Thank you for the answers on Q3. We have time for one more. #sm99
Q4 for #sm99: Can citizens interact meaningfully with govt using social media without raising major privacy, security and ID issues? #gov20
Q4 for #sm99: Can citizens interact meaningfully with govt using social media without raising major privacy, security and ID issues? #gov20
What about constituent identity? Huge issue for elected legislators in Congress: http://bit.ly/eYiP4v #opengov #gov20 #sm99
I see a significant gulf between the way citizens (esp on Twitter) think social media matters vs weight by govt officials. #sm99
Thank you for the answers! And thanks to all in the #sm99 chat today.
Thank you for the answers! And thanks to all in the #sm99 chat today.
you're welcome #sm99
thank you! Very kind. #sm99
some pilot projects at NIH suggest one pathway to online constituent ID. We'll see how implementation goes. #sm99