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Thursday, Dec 23, 2004

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MMS scandal

Sir, — The case of a Delhi schoolboy who allegedly shot his intimate moments with a girl on his mobile phone-camera and forwarded it to his friends shows how much young minds have been corrupted.

The incident reflects the other side of technological advancement. The way products meant for the young are advertised in the electronic media also sends wrong signals.

P. Krishna,
Chennai

Sir, — The MMS scandal shows the extent of deterioration in society. Adults, be it teachers or parents, do not keep adequate watch over youngsters. Most are in the rat race for making money. Comforts have become necessities. There is no control over the use of electronic media — Internet, TV, mobile phones, etc.

Mahesh Kapasi,
New Delhi

Sir, — I am glad that those who sought to commercialise this clip are being arraigned by the legal system, especially the student who posted it for sale.

Vasundhara Sirnate,
Berkeley, California

Sir, — The incident has brought to the fore the negative aspects of technology. Modern gadgets invade the privacy of people. Women and young girls are becoming particularly vulnerable. Members of civil society and scientists should sit together and draw up plans to check the misuse of such technology.

G.V. Mohan,

Hyderabad
Sir, — The following should be ensured: privacy of persons around the users of camera phones is respected; phones are not used to take photographs of individuals without their consent; they are not used in places deemed `private' — swimming pools, changing rooms, gyms, etc.; and are not used to shoot and circulate objectionable content.

D. Sivarami Reddy,
Hyderabad

Sir, — The involvement of a schoolboy in the MMS scandal is shocking. Such incidents occur due to the vicarious pleasure youngsters derive by watching movies and serials. Sex education will only add fuel to the fire.

K. Bhoopathy,
Sriharikota, A.P.

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