This makes me sad. In Turkey, social media gets throttled after attacks just as people are desperate for news. :-(https://twitter.com/alexanderdecroo/status/712205943929438208 …
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Replying to @zeynep
In contrast, in Belgium, I'm seeing authorities--even the airport--communicate through social media as cell networks saturate.
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Replying to @zeynep
Being able to use Facebook's safety check, or posting an "I'm fine" on Twitter are better methods than calls. One-to-many.
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Replying to @zeynep
After a terrorist attack, what people need is timely information from authorities—however little at first—and to hear from their loved ones.
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In contrast, Turkey institutes "broadcast bans" and social media throttles. Talking heads prattle on TV: little news, panic & rumors swirl.
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Yes, the goal of terrorism is to create fear, panic and overreaction. The antidote is information, straight-talk and long-term prevention.
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The worst possible response is secrecy, banning or preventing media from reporting and people from using social media. ::sigh::
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