Cell Phones, Web, Social Networking
Judge Disciplined Over Facebook Addiction?
We've heard plenty of stories about people losing jobs due to inappropriate posts on Facebook, but this is the first time we've heard it suggested that a person was disciplined for Facebook addiction. Sources have suggested to the Staten Island Advance that Criminal Court Judge Matthew A. Sciarrino, Jr. was transferred from his post in the Forgotten Borough to a Brooklyn court, due, at least partially, to his constant use of the social networking service.Until very recently, Judge Sciarrino's Facebook page was public, allowing people to view his frequent updates. These public updates included photos of friends and family, as well as detailed information about his location and activities. This wouldn't be an issue for many, but it does seem odd for a person whose job it is to send people to jail to post information about his family and location in a public forum. Additionally, the Advance states that Sciarrino updated his status at least once while on the bench, and uploaded a photo he took from his perch in front of his crowded court room.
