while browsing the internet I stumbled upon this video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbSDQZxaYdw&feature=player_embedded&oref=http://www.youtube.com/v/pbSDQZxaYdw%3Ffs%3D1%26hl%3Den_US%26rel%3D0&has_verified=1). after watching the video and sitting back in utter disgust (to see such a power trip and use of violence ), I was curious to see if anything has followed up on the bouncers actions. low and behold after browsing the web, it turns out that Easton Byfield (the security/bouncer) has been charged with assault and battery, kidnapping, unarmed robbery and filing a false crime report.
now how does relate to social media/networking you might be asking? it relates to ones ability to share/upload their experiences,stories, etc. the power of uploading videos to networking/media outlets can be for the better or worse (the recent use of social media/networking in Egypt is a good example of it's power). it would be one thing to film the incident for personal keep (no idea why one would) but it's a whole another thing to upload it to youtube where millions of people can watch your videos. somewhere down the line viral videos and videos in general can wind up in higher powers (police, government, etc). it appears that many videos that demand justice seem to go unnoticed but in this case it turned out for the better.
i think the saying of "big brother is always watching" played into the situation perfectly
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