Devoted to Corporate Attorneys, Corporate Lawyers, and Corporate Counsel

With the press on the U.S. Defense Department (DOD) blocking access to MySpace, YouTube, questions around social networking arise. 

Should social media and social networking sites like YouTube and MySpace be concerned with the blocked access?  What are the legal issues in having to adjust to such external bans on their products and services?

Does social networking improve social relations and satisfies people in real life?  There seems to be much criticism on how technology brings people apart versus together.

Do social networks blur the boundaries of private and public life?  It seems that people many would rather go online to meet people or find relationships versus meeting them in real life.  When people say they are too busy to meet in person to build relationships are they really using up all their time online.  There are some people who may only have friends who are online and do not have face to face contact with anyone. 

Does social networking increase the commercialization of private information?  For instance, should people be able to search for each other’s phone numbers, addresses, family relatives or should they find out such information through conversations and getting to know one another?

What is the impact of social networking on political systems and the economy?  Will those who do not have access to technology not be able to compete?