Social fear - social control

In the Swedish media last weeks there's been a debate about the pro's and con's regarding a decision taken by a child care center. There was this guy that in a youth-way of doing things published his picture on Facebook showing him with a tattoo on his forearm and a headwear carrying the brand "Porn Star". He was discovered by some of the parents of kids belonging to the child care, they informed the manager and then the guy's position was made redundant.

This story tells us a lot about the people's fear. Moral power might be one thing, but I think this is more linked to pedophils that are attracted to work places such as child care centers. It also tells us a lot of the power of control through social media. A few generations back, the social control in the country life was very apparent. Noone could escape gossip or real situations, the word was passed from village to village. But will social media really protect us? The other big media story has been about a police officer (now retired but very famous for his former great actions regarding treatment of females in the police force) who has been accused for rape against under-aged females. Who will benefit from social fear? Misdirected. Very shallow grounds leading people to useless actions.