This isn't about revolution and information war, simply how Facebook can assist friends and family notify their families on their status after a natural or manmade disaster.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2...heck/75826294/

Post-Paris, Facebook activates Safety Check

Here's how it works: Those Facebook members in the vicinity of a disaster get a notification that asks whether they are OK. Users can tap an "I'm OK" button. Those wondering about friends can call up the Safety Check tool and see friends' statuses.