“The greatest risk facing MySpace is what boyd describes as “moral panic” — a growing backlash from parents, teachers, religious leaders and law enforcement officials, along with some media outlets. They warn the site is an inappropriate and potentially dangerous place for teens to hang out. While many MySpace users are in their 20s, people as young as 14 are permitted to sign on.” - via Fortune.com
Most marketing/publicists or even CEO-types that I know would say that this is actually one of mySpace’s greatest opportunities. When something becomes taboo, it becomes even more popular. In fact, I have done work for a company where part of their strategy was to get the product banned in schools.
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I agree with the economics of being taboo. It’s really too bad though, because I think society really does suffer for it. That’s why MTV (and others) are constantly pushing the envelope. My kids are going to have to grow up with that, and it’s because greed has trumped morality.
yes sir it has.
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