Bomb video spurs scrutiny for YouTube

File under: You just knew this was coming sooner or later.

On a video posted to YouTube.com this summer, a man speaking Egyptian-accented Arabic instructed viewers on how to convert a remote-controlled toy car into a bomb detonator.

Don't look at me. I have no answers. Block videos that mention "bomb"? That last is not my suggestion, hence the "?". Duh!

This is an unfortunate incident, but its part of the openness of the internets tubes.

The truth is, there isn't much one can't research in you're run of the mill library. If someone wants to make a bomb or a detonator using a TV remote, its probably easy to find instructions. I can't say for sure because I've no desire to find instructions for either.

Via Boston Globe.

Officer resigns over YouTube videos

I have nothing to say except: good, she was too stupid.

A city patrol officer who posted a series of homemade videos disparaging blacks, Jews, Cubans and illegal immigrants on YouTube.com resigned Friday, the mayor's office said. [not a link to her page - ed]

Considering most(?) people around the world can view YouTube, how did she ever imagine she could get away with this?

Via Boston Globe.

Obama-Clinton-YouTube

Won't bother to link to one of the hundreds of stories. I'm sure you all know it. You can also find the video if you wish.

And I won't bother with the issue except to say it appears someone made a clever, passionate video on his own time in support of his candidate which was also a severely career limiting move.

He's paid the price for his actions and whether he quit or was fired really is of no consequence unless he wants to draw unemployment compensation or wants an unblemished CV.