Facebook, Twitter & BlackBerry chiefs tell Home Secretary in the UK they WON'T shut down their services in future riots

August 25, 2011

The Home Secretary met with bosses of social networks today to discuss whether users should be blocked if they are plotting to riot or commit crimes.

Theresa May held talks with Facebook, Twitter and BlackBerry executives to see what measures can be taken to avoid the online incitement of violence.
But it is believed the bosses rejected the idea of full monitoring and refused to restrict their systems in the event of future rioting. Read more