A Web security company is offering a free tool designed to prevent users of social networks from posting embarrassing drunken messages online. On the premise that "Nothing good happens after 1:00 am," the tool from Colorado-based Webroot promises to "put an end to the embarrassment that follows regrettable, late-night posts."
The "Social Media Sobriety Test" is a free plug-in for Firefox Web browsers. It requires a user of Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube or Tumblr to perform a co-ordination test before being allowed to access the service.
The tests include keeping a cursor inside a moving circle or correctly identifying a series of flashing lights. If a user fails they will be blocked from using a service. Sobriety Test users can set the hours they would like the blocking tool to be in force.