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In this lightning talk at the Rocky Mountain Ruby 2013 conference, speaker Ryan Angilly introduces a tool he created called the Social Grader. This tool is designed to sift through users' social media profiles to identify potential embarrassing content, such as inappropriate language and frequent bar check-ins. Angilly emphasizes the power of open-source software by explaining how he built this tool in approximately 10 hours using various integrations with around 12 different services, highlighting that much of the underlying code was already available through resources like Devise and Ami.

The main features of the Social Grader include:
- **Content Analysis**: The tool scans social media for sensitive content and alerts users to take action.
- **Scoring System**: Upon signing up, users receive a score based on the content reviewed.
- **Premium Service Options**: Users will have the option to access original posts for deeper analysis, allowing them to edit or delete potentially damaging content.

Angilly also addresses a current event that underscores the importance of community support: the devastating floods in Colorado. He encourages attendees to engage with the Social Grader tool, noting that the first $2,000 raised or the donations from the first month will go towards flood relief efforts for affected individuals. This gesture not only serves to promote the tool but also positions it as a means of contributing to a significant cause.

In conclusion, the talk reflects multiple takeaways:
- The feasibility of creating impactful tools using open-source software.
- The importance of being conscious of one's online footprint.
- An urgent call to action for community support regarding the Colorado floods.

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