March 23, 2007
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Photos On the Internet
I have been thinking about posting my photo on my site again. It has been almost a year and a half since I posted my photo on my site. It was in November of 2005. It is hard to believe it has been that long. At my age, you feel like you are putting yourself out there when you place your photo on your site. But I am going to try to find a photographer and get a photo taken. (Any photographers out there?)
I read a comment just today when I posted on myspace this morning. Here is part of the comment by http://www.xanga.com/fat_red_chicken.
“Though I think posting photos of people in youth activities ain’t so good. You shouldn’t put your photo on the internet…”
Is it a bad idea to put photos of yourself on the internet?
Comments (103)
nooo!
right here! photographer. but you knew that.
i do it. meh.
i meant, i do photography as well as post my photos, if requested.
hahaha. that’s true! I didn’t even realize that!
i even clicked by chance.
no not really, unless you put like your school in the background and crap that show where you live
but just you is fine
Nawh. Well, if you’re being careful, like not showing junk, then why not?
ryc: sure, Dan, i bet it did… lawl <3
Our friend, Carolyn.
She’s on my myspace. wonderful, wonderful friend. She took a lot of photos of us when we were driving.
its bad to put nude photos of yourself on the internet….regular pics.. naw… i mean every one of us does it for the most part.
Not of myself.
You on the other hand….
we were parked, silly. she took pictures of me driving, but I didn’t turn around to pose =P
Bill O’Reilly thinks it is…
No, I think it is safe. However, I feel uncomfortable with it personally. It’s kind of creepy!
going to be out there anyway no?…
Bill O’Reilly is an ass. I rarely listen to him. He may think so, but do you?
Not unless you pair it with a lot of personal info, town, etc.
why worry about pics….if the people want to know who you are and where you live I am sure they will figure it out.
Not really, not many people can be stalked just because someone saw their face. I don’t think you should put your whole name out on the internet though.
No, I think it’s fine. It helps connect to the person behind the IMs/blogs/whatever. Just don’t put information that would allow a crazed stalker to find you.
It’s a little risky, but I think what’s more important is not putting information about yourself on the internet, rather than pictures.
I can’t wait to see a picture of you, Dan!
You should post your pic so that everyone will know that Dan’s bringin’ sexy back.
I don’t use a picture of myself on my xanga or use my last name. I like to remain anonymous.
ryc afterthought: i’ll just die if you are a law enforcement ossifer.
If our magical Dan suddenly had a picture above his name, what would we fantasize about?
But in the sense of safety, it’s not that bad. As long as it’s not anything too revealing (if you catch my drift). Photos are an opportunity for creativity.
Yes, because then Dan might recognize you and discover yoru aliases.
lol
If our magical Dan suddenly had a picture above his name, what would we fantasize about?
No.
I don’t think it is bad to put pictures of yourself on the internet as long as you are open to criticism. I only post my picture among people I know or trust. I have actually seen someone take a picture of a friend of mine and distort it to make her look mentally retarded, then said crazy person opened a blog pretending to be the person in the picture. There are A LOT of crazy folks out there, so I think it is totally up to what you feel comfortable doing.
Putting pictures of kids associated with something that can allow people to find those kids may not be the safest thing, but I don’t think posting pictures of yourself is necessarily a bad idea.
Photographers, you say?
In my mind, it depends on age… I don’t think it is safe for some of the younger kids to put up a pic. For us “olders,” I don’t see a problem with it.
I see absolutely nothing wrong with not posting your own photo, though photo-centric people like me have a hard time with that!
nahh
I prefer not to put too many pictures of myself on the Internet, and when I do, I make sure the pictures I take (and post) are nothing I would be embarrassed about having out there. I’m not one prone to taking weird pics of myself, and I generally conduct myself in a pretty conservative manner. I don’t think it is necessarily a bad idea to have pics of yourself on the Internet, but I guess you run the risk of unsavory characters knowing what you look like.
I don’t put my pics on my Xanga or on my profile pic, because I want people here to judge me by what I write rather than by what I look like, and their preconcieved notions/prejudices thereby. If I were ever to write a book, I would probably also use a pseudonym, and would never put my picture on the dust jacket. But that is post for another day, and too long to go into in a comment.
By the way I enjoyed seeing your picture and would look forward to seeing your pic again.
I hope not . . . so far it has not been a problem
Nobody ever thinks about the hardworking middle class pedophile.
And I like using my picture, because it conflicts with a lot of per conceived notions of conservative Christians as old stern chruch ladies.
I’m afraid of someone I know discovering my site.
Also, there’s the whole perv thing.
I guess to each his own.
when paranoia rules
I think it is fine as long as you are careful. I think it is less dangerous than sharing a lot of personal information with people.
No, I have all sorts of photos of myself on my xanga and facebook.. how is it a bad idea?
Personally, I see nothing wrong with posting pictures of oneself on the Internet.
However, I would never do it. It opens the door to all sorts of problems. For instance, one could potentially author a severely spiteful or humiliating entry one day, and regret its consequences years later (a picture would thus serve as a means of identifying the author of said entry). Antoher possibility is Internet stalking, whereby and individual could come upon someone’s blog and try to find out as much about the person as they could.
Admittedly, “older” bloggers *should* not be susceptible to such disastrous situations (but it is still quite possible). The dangers are more associated with younger bloggers.
So then, should we prevent children from posting their pictures on the Internet?
I would say yes, however, I came upon a rather interesting Xanga blogger. An adoption agency was trying to acquaint parents interested in adopting with orphaned children and they were using the child’s photo. In this situation, a photo is quite effective and, in my opinion, an effective means of helping the child.
Usually not. Unless you post naked pictures of yourself and then try out for American Idol.
NOOO DAN NOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
not always.
My icon is a picture of me. Of course, I was 2…
it’s not bad or good. its just something you’d have to be comfy with. i don’t like mine on my profile picture but in my photoblog it feel perfectly fine and acceptable.
the rule is to use a real pic of yourself only if you’re particularly good looking; otherwise nobody will comment
Photos are great if you have a personal blog and want people to get to know you. If you have a blog that’s dedicated to social/political discussion or writing, a pen name could be more suitable.
Unless you’re really good looking, like me.
Aren’t you the one who says that if you don’t post pictures of yourself it’s because you’re fat or ugly? Now there’s a logical reason behind it because you didn’t do it? How convenient.
It can be.
uh… iono.
uhmm one time somebody stole my sister’s friends pictures and was all like “i’m bi. i love guys and girls and i get horny easily. interested?” on myspace.
and i was like…. o.o… are you that ugly to not show your own pics? and it was really weird and creepy and… yea.
Is it unsafe to post your photos on the internet?
What on earth is someone going to do with your photos? It may smash some misconceptions and get you a slew of 25+ year old fans, but how do we view the internet?
All the internet is is information. I do not think anyone will be able to take over the world with a photo of me in a pink tie or wearing goggles in a bathtub.
It adds a face to a voice. It is fun because as I said, it smashes misconceptions. I see you with a rectangular face, a round nose and a strong chin Dan, but other images drawn up by your words tug at that image or a cowboy in Illinois.
Father. Republican. Christian. All the images painted by growing up in the media of the United States contrasted by the joy of a rave in Brooklyn, where I am one of five white people in attendance (and catching bedbugs). All the other kiddies? Black, Hispanic, Asian… and lilly white old me… I can’t imagine living anywhere but NYC, if only because I enjoy being the minority so much.
It is humbling, and I need that. You should post your photos. Stage one where you are barbecuing or something while your kids romp on the lawn, or you standing in front of the door pointing at the metal ring in your 7th grdader’s eyebrow and the facial expressions say “NO YOU ARE NOT LEAVING THE HOUSE WITH PIERCINGS” or a picture of you burning a monitor with myspace on it…
I could photograph you, but you are about 900 miles away…
yeah, but a lot of people here say no. i’m still saying yes.
Mmmmhmmmm… did you take all your posts before December 3rd 2005 down? I thought I was the only person who committed xanga suicides..
I post photos all the time, and I like it. I also took some great ones of the kids . . .you might want me to take your picture (I wouldn’t even charge) what the heck, bring the whole family!
It’s probably not a wonderful idea since there are some crazy people out there, but if your site is private I wouldn’t think it’s so bad . . . But I don’t even use my first name.
I don’t think it’s a bad idea….as long as they aren’t nude pictures.
no.
cool! i really hope that you do, ive been waiting.
I don’t think photos are something that shouldn’t be on the internet. Now OTHER information such as your full name, your address and the like. As long as they don’t know anything else about you, your picture should be just fine. =D besides, it’s fun! Seeing how people will react to your picture is like gambling, it’s all chance. After all, we’re all humans and all different.
Interesting xanga by the way. I’d hang around and read it a lot – it certainly makes me think – but I think enough already.
I need to chill out and stop always focusing on the oh-so-deep points, people look at me funny. But you seem like the kinda person who’d understand what I’m going through, right? I already have enough questions to answer, and adding more wouldn’t be good for my health.
Keep up the good work though, it’s nice to see someone’s keeping people thinking.
Revan
Where do I vote for best commenter, daniel boone?
I am here to vote for the aristotle person…must I look around and find where I cast my vote?
*sighs* …….goes to do so.
. . .Eh, I guess if you’re super, duper cautious. I put pics of myself up from time to time.
No.
But it could be depending on what type of photos you put up, and then you’re always taking a chance of catching psychos if you put up a photo.
no i do not think that it is a bad idea for you to post your picture on the internet. The only reason i don’t do it cause i do not have the camera to do it with and plus i do not no how to do it.
I have a picture of Hillary Clinton that proves that it is. Thank God she’s not nekked.
You should use wisdom who you give any info out too – even photo’s. I don’t see anything wrong with it, but if you give out lest say your state, then later your hometown, and what area you live in and your photo later on – someone could easily find you. If you use wisdom, then sure. Gotta use wisdom online!!
in a way i say it is.
i went years without putting mine out there.
dan just wants to show off his new self, since all the progress, i have been reading on your pulse. right dan?
i think people are too paranoid. there are people who might possibly look whom you dont want looking. but most people just want to put a face to a web page, blog, whatever. plus, its a way to be creative, etc
In general, is it dangerous for people to see your face?
as long as ur not naked or in a bikini, ur fine.
(pleeaaasseee dont wear a bikini)
lyssa, the yellow one
I post my photos. Take a look.
http://www.adambourque.com
I don’t think putting pics out there is a bad thing as long as you have permission from the people in it and you don’t give out personal info.
sort of, but no.
Yes but people do it anyway.
Myself included.
Pictures are OK.
Probably. There is a downside to it for sure.
It depends on what kind of photos they are. Common sense would tell you that if it’s something you don’t want anyone else to see then don’t post it. But I don’t see anything wrong with posting normal head shots or pics of your vacation or grandma’s birthday, stuff like that.
yes and no
As long as it isn’t slutty.
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well, i don’t think i look like this.
I dont think so as long as theres no indication to your exact location.
but its always wise to carry a big stick if you do.
Not if you take certain precautions.
I don’t mind, though I do like to have a good picture. Sometimes, that just isn’t possible. I really try to be as real as I can. Somehow, your “picture” is comforting to me. Break it in gently, if you do decide to post a picture.
eh. it doesn’t bother me.
i’m alot more concerned about having my intellectual property out there (being mangled, more often than not) than i am about my image.
I think it all depends on where you put it and the things you do with the photo.
You just have to be cautious.
only if you hold up a piece of paper that has your mailing address, ssn, Driver’s license number, and personal crap that could lead a stalker to kill you.
i dunno..
well what if i become famous someday and all these ppl having my unpublished
photos….sell them off to the media ..and ….and what if the photos were not the image u want to portray
sheeshh..im not joking…
think about it..
Its not a bad idea to post photos. It just depends what is in those photos.
I am a photographer, not a professional but as a hobby, do weddings, family, senior pics etc. so if you come to Hoosier land would be glad to photgraph you.
Okay maybe I am a naive old lady, but why do you not put your picture or your family on myspace or xanga??? I guess I feel somewhat safe since my DH is a police officer. Should I be a little more cautious?
No, not if it’s an appropriate picture, of course.
He’ll most likely take i picture of himself with a zorro mask on or something like that. Or like the guy off Tool Time, allways behind the fence.
Well, if you are so ugly that it might kill someone to look at you, then yes, posting a picture of yourself is too dangerous!
Yes and No. If you are ”clean”, you shouldn’t worry about it. But your reader(s) may not be so as “clean” and may “hunt” you down!
Yea sure why not.
I think its up to each individual, for some it could cause problems I am sure.
just don’t post the one where you are wearing that budweiser thong !
you know, high definition television has allowed me to see just how big some people’s pores are…and sometimes, I have a big hang up with how I feel about how I look and I just want my picture to be “just right” flattering and my best presentation…but I also know that a picture is how you are just now…in this moment and current if you provide that…I post most of my recent photos and consider posting older ones of me at different stages in my life without explanation…but truly, the photo of you just as you are, candid and in the present moment makes the reading more “in touch” I feel…for me, it is often an issue of overcoming my vanity, even at 41, to just let the picture go…in all honesty, most of the best Hollywood faces look the same in the morning as you are I..
I guess that was a long way of saying just snap a pic of yourself and let it go…I am curious to put a face to you…
No, why would it be?
I rarely put my own photo on my blog, and then it is usually protected.
no its not a bad idea..i use to post alot of photos of myself on myspace..i was an egomaniac back then lol.i would do it here as well but im just having trouble…..its a cool idea to me
I don’t like pictures of myself anyway, so probably wouldn’t, but I’m not worried about “being found” or anything like that.
As for pictures of kids, as long as you don’t put the identifying information or location, I think it’s fairly safe to put up innocuous photos of kids. Most people I know put up photos, and even videos, of their kids and families. You just have to do it carefully, make sure you don’t draw a road-map, copy-protect and all that.