Meddle, No; Twitter, Yes
Twitter, the popular microblogging network, has played a significant role in connecting people interested in the popular protests happening in Iran. The service has been so important that the State Department asked Twitter to stay online -- and delay its scheduled maintenance -- so as to keep Iranian dissent open to the rest of the world.
Twitter, the popular microblogging network, has played a significant role in connecting people interested in the popular protests happening in Iran. The service has been so important that the State Department asked Twitter to stay online — and delay its scheduled maintenance — so as to keep Iranian dissent open to the rest of the world.
TRUTHDIG’S JOURNALISM REMAINS CLEARThe Guardian:
The Obama administration, while insisting it is not meddling in Iran, yesterday confirmed it had asked Twitter to remain open to help anti-government protesters.
The company had planned a temporary shutdown to overhaul its service in the middle of the night on Monday but the US state department put in a request to postpone this.
Many protesters have being using Twitter to spread information about rallies and to share news.
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