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Interesting development

cshunt312 29th Aug

Thanks for the update.

I'm not sure I agree with the judge's reason for the injunction, but I suspect giving people more time to understand the law and its implications, and to revise it if necessary, is a good thing.

Contrary to what you've asserted, the law as its currently written does not mean "teachers and students can't be Facebook friends." That misinterpretation is part of the problem and a major contributor to the backlash.

Unfortunately, much of the coverage of this issue has been incomplete and/or inaccurate, which has led to significant misunderstanding and misplaced anger. I?ve written a post that offers a broader perspective on the law and the potential benefits of restricting interactions between adults and minor children in cyberspace. This piece also provides an alternative that enables individuals and organizations to reap the benefits of digital interactions while better managing the risks. It?s entitled ?Can We be Friends? In Cyberspace, ?No? May be the Right Answer? and can be accessed via http://tiny.cc/Friends-PDNs.

Courtney Shelton Hunt, PhD
Founder, Social Media in Organizations (SMinOrgs) Community
Founder, Global Center for Digital Era Leadership (GCDEL)