The widespread global popularity of internet networking sites has catapulted the social impact of these sites far beyond the original creator's intent. The Iranian protest movement uses these simple networking tools as the major arm of communication among its followers. This kind of instant rally communication is a watershed of a contemporary mode of communication and thus makes censorship futile. The national free elections in Iran were held on June 12th, 2009 were apparently not so free. The re-election of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad sparked instant speculation among supporters of the opposition...
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