Sinde Law. Queen in the social networks

During the controversial vote in Congress about the Sinde Law, the reactions of users of the network became more apparent than ever. Likewise, congressional pages and the SGAE were blocked, provided the threat of the opponents of the Sinde Law.

But the most striking was the activity that had social networks in this regard and still continues. Through Twitter could be followed live on state ballots, thanks to the live broadcast of those following closely "the event", and repeated comments with the speed of light. The expectation was high. This is a faithful reflection of the ability of instant communication that characterizes social networks and that has revolutionized the world of online communication.

An example of its impact, the artists Alejandro Sanz and Miguel Bosé, among some other celebrities, openly expressed his support for the Law Sinde ... and thus, the SGAE. From the time they made public their view, the feedback from users was immediate. The storm of criticism on both singers reached historic dimensions, including their own fans.

Statements against Alejandro Sanz - labeled #alejandrosanzfacts is the second one - in favor of regulating illegal downloading, claimed: "Cadiz should charge you for using their accent being from Madrid. " And faced with the onslaught of insults, another said between musical notes "OK, maybe I deserve it, " referring to his famous song "It's not the same. "

But it is true that social networks are one of the few avenues for direct communication between artists and audience and the content of messages is not always pleasant. Social networks play their role, for better or worse, to bridge the wide gap. And this is not always favorable for the character.

#sindegate label which enters the first issues of the day, which bluntly demanded the resignation of the Minister of Culture.

The most ironic, wrote "Merry Christmas and Happy 1984" or "this law Sinde is more exciting than a season finale of Dexter. "

Shut up Lybia

Even when the role of social networks and citizen journalism continues to consolidate in the riots that shook the Arab world, the situation seems particularly contentious in Libya.

The value of public information has led to Gaddafi's government to cut off access to social networks like Facebook and the Internet in February, as a fundamental focus of communication of their citizens. According to El Pais, "the regime cut off access to Twitter, Facebook and also internet, following the example of what Mubarak did in early February.”

Eben Moglen, professor of law at Columbia University and a lawyer known for his goal of "protecting the ability of computer hackers and hobbyists to create software that is not subject to copyright or patent licenses, " announced the creation of the Box Freedom Foundation, a foundation that has created software that enables emerging democracies in the Arab world on the internet to communicate freely without government censorship. Is a small device with the size of a mobile phone charger, which works as a low-power chip, allowing plug and surf the net.

Eben Moglen, professor of law at Columbia University and a lawyer known for his goal of "protecting the ability of computer hackers and hobbyists to create software that is not subject to copyright or patent licenses, " announced the creation of the Box Freedom Foundation, a foundation that has created software that enables emerging democracies in the Arab world on the internet to communicate freely without government censorship. Is a small device with the size of a mobile phone charger, which works as a low-power chip, allowing plug and surf the net.

Although Libya censorship on the net is being felt hard, this does not prevent us reaching further information, including the big traditional media content using these networks for information.

On Twitter we labeled: #Libya,  #Feb17 #Gaddafi o #Tripoli.

We also find maps geolocation information on the situation in Libia de Google Maps, where in addition to information sent via Twitter can access audio content.

You can also consult the Mapa de la Censura developed by Open Net.

A TSUNAMI IN THE BLOGS

The Internet has become the main source of information about the most important events all over the world. As happened with the protest in Tunisia or Egypt, the terrible earthquake in Japan, tsunamis and nuclear leaks are the major players in media and online social networks.

Google, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook are the perfect tools for organizations, governments, relatives, and affected people, to find information and a place to express themselves.

Despite the blocking of mobile phones and cuts in fixed telephone lines, because of the earthquake of 8.9 degrees, the Internet works normally in Japan, that’s why citizens have turned to the social networks to contact their relatives and inform about their situation.

Social networks have become the source used by hundreds of thousands of people affected to reassure family members, or to discuss situations or locations, and within hours thousands of messages have been accumulated.

"I have just got home after walking two hours, has been a good scare," “I am fine but the phone does not work ", "Exhausted after the earthquake and aftershocks" are some of the posted messages on Facebook and Twitter Tokyoites after the earthquake.

After the new of a radiation leak at a nuclear plant in Tokyo, a large number of messages posted on social networking sites showed the panic of the people.

"I came home at 8 am after a depressing night (...) Now the nuclear plant exploded and may we have been already exposed to radioactivity, " said an 23 years old office worker on Facebook. "Just do not know what to do, what's next, and will I live tomorrow?" she asked.

At the same time, elsewhere in the world, Japanese citizens who were on holiday used Twitter, Facebook and Japan's Mixi to contact their families after the disaster.

"I can not get telephone (...) but I got through Facebook. Thank God for Facebook!" published a Tokyo resident in his profile.

"Yep! ousted dictator and reunites loved ones", published  another user.

Others were not so lucky.

"I haven’t contact my family and friends yet,  since the tsunami", published a student at Sophia University in Tokyo. "The information is necessary for me"