Web nasties

This headline comes from online newspaper The Daily Mail.

Web hunt for girl caught in horror video throwing live puppies into a river.

The web is fun, interesting and informative, but can be nasty... or even frightening.

• What do you make of this story?
• What is the worst thing you've come across yourself?
• How did it make you feel? 
• What did you do about it? 
• What should be done about it? 
• Who should police the web?
• Should the web be policed?

(PS. This is not an invitation for lurid descriptions or inappropriate links. Remember this is public; be sensible.)

Being alone

Is it okay to be alone? Is there a stigma attached? Can you be proud of being alone?

In a world of virtual 'communities' filled with lists of 'friends' and a cascade of images of grinning groups and embracing couples, this video puts the case for being alone. What do you think of it?



Do you agree with the message of the video? Or does your answer depend on why someone is alone - or the circumstances in which they find themselves alone?

What do you think?