Posting pictures on the internet of people you don't know.

[Seltzer]

Originally Posted by Bav

I don't see any sections on politics or religion...I wonder how long this would last if there were.
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That's when us mods come in with the Cluebat to keep the peace..

[Canadian Mum]

I can see both sides of the argument.
I know that if I take my children to a public place, there is a chance that someone could take their picture and use it for their own purposes. Do I want this to happen? Not really, but do I have control over it - NOPE!
When I am taking pictures in public, I do tend to not take pictures of children I don't know. Although I will admit that I have taken pictures of children on occassion. I will usually try to show these shots to the parents or adults that are there with the child - to ensure they are okay with it. So far I have not had anyone tell me I could not keep the picture.
A large percentage of my pictures are taken in the small village I live in. When I am here... I take pictures of anybody and everybody! Partially because I know everyone. Also, because I am the editor of the village paper. I use many of the pictures for the paper - but I always ensure that I have permission from the subject before the picture is used. I do not get any compensation for any pictures that are used and neither do the subjects. Just the enjoyment of seeing one of my pictures in the paper. I also give a copy of many of my better pictures to the subject of the picture - or their parents.

Originally Posted by jeffsstuff

They are afraid that a terrorist will somehow discover some weakness (vulnerability) to the bridge or its security. The problem with this is that if a terrorist wants this information, he could look at any of the MILLIONS of photographs that already exist, or he could use a hidden camera. He wouldn't be using a large D-SLR in plain sight. Some common sense here is what we need.

Amen!!
Although I fear that common sense in today's society is dying a slow death!