Why I will never put images of myself online:
I have a Facebook, and I have this blog. I have a fully functioning camera and I great flash camera on my phone. But you'll probably never see a picture of Me, the author. I know that to many people, this would seem shady. What am I hiding from the world?
I have a Facebook, and I have this blog. I have a fully functioning camera and I great flash camera on my phone. But you'll probably never see a picture of Me, the author. I know that to many people, this would seem shady. What am I hiding from the world?
(my secret is out...)
IN my own mind, there is a perfectly logical reason for this. Yes, in MY own mind. I can't speak for the rest of you.
Here's the thing. The internet is a very VERY large place. It reaches into the farthest corners of the world, and can even be found in isolated villages. Can you imagine how many millions of people can be reached? Anyone in the ENTIRE world can has access to your picture. Now here's another question. Would you pass out your photos to anyone you meet? Would you mail them to people you have never met and know absolutely nothing about?
Didn't think so.
(if you said yes, you suck for ruining my example)
I'm just not so comfortable with the idea that someone out there can be using my picture for a number of things including but not limited to:
IN my own mind, there is a perfectly logical reason for this. Yes, in MY own mind. I can't speak for the rest of you.
Here's the thing. The internet is a very VERY large place. It reaches into the farthest corners of the world, and can even be found in isolated villages. Can you imagine how many millions of people can be reached? Anyone in the ENTIRE world can has access to your picture. Now here's another question. Would you pass out your photos to anyone you meet? Would you mail them to people you have never met and know absolutely nothing about?
Didn't think so.
(if you said yes, you suck for ruining my example)
I'm just not so comfortable with the idea that someone out there can be using my picture for a number of things including but not limited to:
Marketing
Memes
Pornography
Articles
All these things that don't represent ME. Using my face without my permission. Not to mention printing it out and saving it for...later.
(need I explain?)
What drives me up the wall is that no one is explaining to these kids the consequences of posting photos online. I'll see Facebook pages with teens doing embarrassing stuff (which is understandable, you are a teen) but the internet holds data FOREVER. FOR STINKING EVER. Got it? Including in the millions of people I mention above, are future employers, creditors, and people in prison.
And I understand the point of view "Well hurr durr, whatever, I was just a teen durr" or "Well it's not going to ruin my life or anything, and I want to show off my bikini bod". I love different points of view, it's what makes the world spin. BUTTTTTTTTTTTTTT...I would prefer to have sole ownership and command of what my face does and doesn't. I would require permission to use my image for any purpose. People get so flipping crazy about copyrighting logos and whatnot but no one cares about your face? Geez, peeps.
Anyways. That's why I'm letting you know now. You'll see pics of my food. You'll see pics of any new interior decor. And you'll see a ton of animal pics. But you won't see any pics of me. Except this one:
What drives me up the wall is that no one is explaining to these kids the consequences of posting photos online. I'll see Facebook pages with teens doing embarrassing stuff (which is understandable, you are a teen) but the internet holds data FOREVER. FOR STINKING EVER. Got it? Including in the millions of people I mention above, are future employers, creditors, and people in prison.
And I understand the point of view "Well hurr durr, whatever, I was just a teen durr" or "Well it's not going to ruin my life or anything, and I want to show off my bikini bod". I love different points of view, it's what makes the world spin. BUTTTTTTTTTTTTTT...I would prefer to have sole ownership and command of what my face does and doesn't. I would require permission to use my image for any purpose. People get so flipping crazy about copyrighting logos and whatnot but no one cares about your face? Geez, peeps.
Anyways. That's why I'm letting you know now. You'll see pics of my food. You'll see pics of any new interior decor. And you'll see a ton of animal pics. But you won't see any pics of me. Except this one:
(inaccurate arm length)
Yours Truly,
The Inconsistent Gal
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