How is Facebook helping to promote criminal activity in New Zealand?
By allowing a page to be formed calling for riots is the All Blacks loose in the Rugby World Cup 2011 here in NZ.
What those that set up the page do not realize is they most likely can be prosecuted for incitement to riot.
Tonight the police here in Christchurch will not have a great night as the local Rugby team lost. It would be a lot worse if they, the Crusaders(professional team) or All Blacks lost in the city itself.
Yes a lot of people on that page will be on there just for fun, but there is a growing number that will be on there to happily take part in any anti social activities that would break out if this situation arises.
The NZ police have said that they are ready for any eventuality & are preparing for issues at the Stadia.
Antisocial Behavior: Personality Disorders from Hostility to Homicide
But what if the issues arise away from the Stadia? Most New Zealanders are not going to be able to attend the main games live as they have already been seen to be far too expensive for most.
It is doubtful that the police or NZ Security Industry will be ready for too many incidents at once of this type.
So gatherings in town centres or hospitality spots such as Party Central will be where it starts as people get angry over the loss & it would spread quickly. If people already have a common belief, as promoted by the Facebook page, then it wouldn't take much to spark riots.
One of the six requirements for a riot to occur is a common belief.
Social Media can be useful, but it also can spread quickly messages that can have far retching consequences such as text messages to out of control parties that the police regularly have to deal with.
http://www.foxhoundsecurity.co.nz
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