"Ideally you’d have action at a global level, but negotiating treaties and conventions takes a very long time. It is an area that perhaps New Zealand could innovate in." @HelenClarkNZ on Facebook self-regulation in @TheSpinoffTV https://t.co/ww0MnFbARP
Our gov, telco's, advertisers and investment funds have sent a message to social media companies. Should the #smcakl community of practitioners, users, influencers etc get together a discuss thoughts and possible action?
NZ telco's call on "Facebook, Twitter and Google ... to be a part of an urgent discussion at an industry and New Zealand Government level on an enduring solution to this issue" https://t.co/qnoptEFVDv
No one flagged the shooters livestream while it was live and there were 1.5 million attempts upload it again over 24 hours. That is a sad reflection on a portion of social media users. https://t.co/cbEA5CULpN
Let’s not let that for one second temper our connectedness, outpouring of aroha, hopefulness and resolve for a better future. Crucially too practical needs such as https://t.co/AzikFL8F4l #TheyAreUs
Social media has played an unquestionably grievous role in the inception and aftermath of our darkest day. Questions that have been asked repeatedly now demand more than answers, they require the response of action.