Friday 12 September 2014

Revenge Porn and Naked Photos

This week's headlines have focused on the public release of nude photos of celebrities, apparently due to their iCloud accounts being hacked. Despite the voice of sympathy from many, I believe they have only themselves to blame. I am happy to admit that perhaps I still live in the dark ages, but for some time I have been conscious of the dangers of the rapid advance of social media and the technology that enables it.
I have all the usual accounts, Facebook, twitter etc., but have long since stopped using them. I prefer to be a little more selective about who I share personal information with. Some years ago I hired a professional photographer to take nude photographs of me, prior to major surgery. Whilst I would feel no shame about these being released to the  public at large, ownership and distribution of them is entirely in my control, and never carried out over the internet.
Not entirely unconnected, last month I listened to a debate on the subject of the current trend for 'revenge porn', where those willing to pose in compromising positions then fall foul of their ex-partners, lovers, call them what you will, releasing them into the public domain. We are all responsible for our own actions, and must therefore reap the consequences. Incidentally, I understand that the photos are being exchanged for up to £70 a time. Whilst I'd never claim to be a celebrity, were I able to raise a similar sum for any of mine, I'm not at all sure that I'd be that concerned, as long I was the one pocketing the rewards.

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