Should you ask permission to post photos of other people on Facebook?

[bloodhound31]

I am interested to hear what people think of having their photo all over the internet on places like Facebook etc.

Should people who take photographs of events, family, wedding, sporting, party, whatever... ask the permission of each recognisable person in a given photo, before putting it on the internet?

How do YOU feel about having YOUR melon posted about willy-nilly without your say-so?

[MrB]

Doesn't realy bother me, but then, as far as I know, there are only about 10 photo's of me out there and all of them posted by close friends who know me quite well and know I'm not going to be upset by it.
:shrug:

[Omaroo]

Couldn't care less Barry, unless my mug was being used for some nefarious purpose, or being used to illustrate a statement that i had not made. As far as Facebook and social sites like this, I think that people are becoming a bit precious.

[Octane]

Some people, rightfully do not want to have their images plastered over the Internet.

It costs nothing to ask for permission.

H

[DavidU]

My stuff is all over the internet, and no one ever asked.

[DavidTrap]

"What goes on tour, stays on tour", no longer applies...

[Jen]

Save them the hassle i just plaster my own pics around the place instead :lol::lol:

Nah dosnt bother me none :lol: as long as its not a shocker of a photo lol :lol:

[Ric]

It boils down to common courtesy, it's no hassle to ask the person involved.

It also will probably save a lot of hassle further down the track if said person is offended for some reason.

Cheers

[Kal]

It's the whole purpose of fb isn't it?

For example, does everyone who takes pics at the IIS astrocamp ask for permission off every person before publishing them on these forums?

[iceman]

I don't mind for myself, my whole life is on the web anyway.

But for children and minors it's probably a good idea to ask for permission from the parents.

For portraits and photography type stuff, it would be agreed up front with the subject(s)/models.

[jjjnettie]

Wrong.....
What happens on the imaging field stays on the imaging field. LOLOL

Personally I don't give a rat's about it.
So long as they're not making money off of it, or like Chris said, making out I support something I don't.

[Liz]

Ooo, things have changed havent they. :shrug:
I dont mind having my pic up at all, it only scares other people when they see it ;).
For ordinary pics of day to day life and fun, what the heck, its all good natured, and lovely memories of great days.
I have put pics up of friends and family, and have never asked, and they wouldnt expect me too. i wouldnt put up images of 'bad' photos that compromises anyone, or are shockers, as Jen says.
I will note people who need permission, and wont take piccies of them, yikes. :scared2: What has the world come to..... does it come down to common sense??

[AdrianF]

There is a photo that has been published on FaceBook that I have asked FaceBook to remove but the Moderators(?) of FaceBook have not even bothered answering any emailed requests.
I have also asked the publisher of the photo to remove it as well but they have refused. Its not necessarily a "bad" photo. It is a picture of my brother and I when we where much younger, my brother is deceased.

Adrian

[multiweb]

I post stuff online all the time but I choose what I want to be public or not. If it's like a birthday party with the kids photos or other then yeah I'd be pretty p**d off. I wouldn't do this myself without asking first. As a general rule you have to ask first to check if it's ok. Otherwise it's just not right. Might as well open doors and let everybody have a peek into your life. Too many wackos online.

[bloodhound31]

That's pretty poor form isn't it mate? I pray that person comes to their senses and shows a bit of respect and decency in such a matter of the heart.

Baz.

[astroron]

Mike, now is as good time as any, Why do you want to put your whole life out on the internet, it is something that puzzled me for a long time why people want to do such a thing:question:
You could even start a new thread, so other people could give thier answers to the same question:)
It is something that I wouldn't do:shrug:
Cheers

[Hayley]

Hi,
Wasn't there court case, that decided that it was something you need to ask people about. I believe it was addressed as a privacy issue?....

[stephenb]

That is shocking Adrian, and even more frustrating when Facebook will not help.

I appear in wedding photos on FB and that's okay because I know the person publishing them.

I have found that many of my primary school photos have been published in their own page on FB, and that this is very, very common practice. Whilst I don't have any great issue with it, how far do you go with it?




Rings a bell, Hayley, but I cannot quite recall. :confused2: FB has been in the news a couple of times in recent months, mostly for sad and tragic reasons :(

[Screwdriverone]

What's Facebook?

[Octane]

It's something people use to waste time at work with, Chris. : P

H

[stephenb]

Spot on, H.

I had it for 12 months, hardly used it. Watched and read what my "friends" were doing every minute of the day. Deleted my account early this year.

[Screwdriverone]

OH!, you mean Ice In Space then H! ;)

Cheers

Chris

[dugnsuz]

At work it's this...

[TrevorW]

Right on Dougie and thats how it should be everywhere IMO

[MrB]

Yep, blocked at my work too, almost everything is.
Still, can use my mobile for Facebook, doesn't interest me tho, no need to check FB at work..... tho I have done it in my lunch break once, waste of a couple of mins.

I've only a couple days ago rejoined Facebook after a 6 month hiatus.
Didn't miss much... if anything, other than chatting to a few friends that live OS.

[Screwdriverone]

Love this pic.....

Cheers

Chris

[DavidTrap]

To give some explanation to my statement (What goes on tour, stays on tour no longer applies):

A friend is a partner of a well known accounting firm. He has no interest in Facebook, but has been advised to get an account to see what his employees are posting. He's confident that they're not divulging confidential client information, but when photos of their weekend exploits are posted, it potentially impacts their professional reputation.

The other side of the coin is maybe the clients should know about their weekend exploits?? However, I think people are entitled to do what they want away from work, as long as they still perform at work. There is also the issue of photos being taken out of context.

DT

[bloodhound31]

Interesting are the different views even among people who share photography pursuits in common.

[Octane]

David,

A friend works in HR/recruiting. They told me that it's (at least was) common practice to check out potential job applicant's spacebook and myface pages to see what kind of riff raff they hung out with.

I don't have an account, but, my understanding is that now with the privacy features, randoms can't check your page unless you have a public option? No idea.

H

[mithrandir]

I created an account purely so no-one can create one in my name.

[Terry B]

My work also blocks most things. This includes babelfish stating that it is an anonymising site. This is frustrating where as having FB blocked is no problem.

[asimov]

Well for starters, I'd have to allow someone to take a pic of me for this to happen. I've never had it happen, but I can imagine my reaction if I saw a complete stranger taking a pic of me in the street - I'd be wanting to know why, & what is the intent.

As for family & friends of mine doing it, I think it would pay to ask for permission first;)

Generally speaking though, It's polite to ask first.

[leon]

Easy, stay out of that stuff, ;) don't even run any vises control, on any of my computers because i don't venture into places that will hurt. :)

F/B and any of those places are a accident waiting to happen.:mad2:

Leon :thumbsup:

[DavidTrap]

H

I also know of someone who works in that sort of field too - they told me of a crafty way to get access to someone's Facebook page. Often those who are willing to "defraud" their employer are also a bit lax about who they recognise as a friend on facebook. I'm not going to divulge their methods, but it was extremely simple!

DT

[bloodhound31]

Back on topic please folks. ;) This isn't meant to be a spat about facebook.

Baz.

[Jen]

:lol::lol::lol: lol Chris :rofl:

[Ian Robinson]

Don't put anything on the internet (image wize) that you aren't prepared to share or have others share without asking. If on Facebook , and you want to keep it private - well good luck on that - all it takes is for one person who you've "friended" to take a fancy to your photo/s and they no longer under your control.

If you want Facebook to take action on your behalf after making a report - good luck on that too and don't hold your breath on them doing anything.

[bloodhound31]

I personally feel that once there is one picture of me on the internet associated with my name, then what does it matter if there are more?

If my name is not attached to the photo, then I could be one person of billions. Again, what does it matter?

Baz.

[GrahamL]

Dosn't really bother me bazz.

On another note I find it pretty weird that in the guise of potential employment or company reputations that people are able to convince others that spying on others without there knowing is somehow acceptable. Sure if theres some clear need to ( probable theft etc)
but in every case I see mentioned its more about looking because they can, not because they need to.

[bloodhound31]

So how many people here have found pictures of themselves on the internet that they did not put there and gave no such permission?

[Ric]

Just did a google picture search with no results for me.

Probably all the lenses cracked when they were trying. :lol:

[bloodhound31]

I found one of you Ric...isn't this you?

[Ric]

Ah yes I've been sprung. :D

That was in my younger days Baz. :lol: :lol:

Damn I looked good. ;)

Cheers

[cybereye]

"I can't believe that's not Ric".... :)

[Ric]

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Good one Mario :thumbsup:

[bloodhound31]

BAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAA!!!:lol::rofl ::lol::rofl:

[Octane]

Ric, the most beautiful man in the entire cosmos. :rofl:

H

[Ric]

Awww shucks,

I getting all embarrassed now.:D

[Davekyn]

Sorry to hear about that one Adrian...I know the police are not so accepting about the subject and also know of a few disability support workers who have been sacked for casually posting pictures on facebook.

In general I don't mind so much, however I got sick of Face Book early on. The moderators do nothing as you say, its hacked on a daily basis with people trying to rip each other lives apart. Most of the content is so trivial and desperate...bit like Yahoo chat really. Having said that, my wife is constantly on it with her phone as soon as she opens her eyes every morning.

I much preferred it when you came to visit me in my shop. I will be sure to notify you when I plan a trip out your way for some observing. I'd much prefer to look through your gear though.:)