Jan 11
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The Iranian election protests of 2009 was a turning point for the public’s understanding of the importance of social media and the impact of new web-based communication tools. During the protests that followed the election results, the Iranian government shut down every type of traditional media outlet and even spied on online forums and social networks. Twitter and Youtube prevailed as news sources for the world, particularly for anxious families, during the media blackout, so much so, that Twitter was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize