NZ Herald explains its readers what Bebo is:
"What exactly is Bebo?
10:25AM Wednesday September 12, 2007
By Stacey Hunt
he question might horrify anyone aged under 20, for whom comments like "Are you on Bebo?" and "Oh yeah, I saw that on your Bebo page" are everyday phrases.
But some of the older generation remain in the dark - 15 per cent of the first 1000 people responding to today's poll on nzherald.co.nz had never heard of social networking sites.
Stacey Hunt explains all about the sites young people just cannot seem to live without.
What is it?
Providing a place where people can spend hours creating their own pages, finding friends, uploading photos and leaving comments for other people, social networking sites have attracted millions of users.
People can post blogs, leave messages for friends, upload photos and videos, adopt virtual pets, feed and play with friends virtual pets, give "luv", draw pictures on whiteboards and the list goes on."
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And this is why:
Judge issues internet warning in student murder case
A judge has warned people not to discuss the murder of Auckland Grammar School student Augustine Borrell on internet sites after a youth appeared in court today.
The 18-year-old was given name suppression and remanded in custody until next Thursday when his legal team are expected to apply for bail.
Judge Sarah Fleming emphasised the suppression order applied to websites as well as traditional media.
Supporters of the accused were at court this morning and said he was a "good guy".
The judge suppressed all details of the case, including discussion on networking sites.
The youth's arrest came after comments were posted on the popular Bebo website saying "i am real sory 4 tha incident" and "iv handed maself in"."
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And:
"Exclusive: Police probe murder claims on Bebo"
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