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AG wants more safeguards on online social networking sites

BOSTON – Attorney General Tom Reilly on Monday called on another social networking Web site to take steps to prevent children from sexually explicit and violent material online. Reilly said a several monthslong investigation by his office found that Xanga.com didn’t have sufficient safeguards to keep children from seeing inappropriate content, and demanded the site raise its minimum user age from 13 to 18 until protective measures are put in place.

BostonHerald.com – Local & Regional: AG wants more safeguards on online social networking sites

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Joi Podgorny has spent the better part of the past 2 decades working on the bleeding edge of the technology and entertainment industries, from content/brand development and production to leading international support, moderation, community and social teams. Most recently, Joi founded Good People Collective, a consulting agency focused on helping companies and organizations establish, assess and pivot their internal and external cultures to help maximize their potential. She and her team are currently working on an exciting new software project, combining corporate training and virtual reality.

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