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Theoretical harm? It's only theoretical because we maybe haven't seen direct negative consequences. However, there are plenty of examples where actions without
by totalrobe 8y ago
Theoretical harm? It's only theoretical because we maybe haven't seen direct negative consequences. However, there are plenty of examples where actions without negative consequences can still be prosecuted.
The analogy for this regarding physical altercations would be assault vs. battery.
Getting punched in the face is "theoretical harm" until the fist connects with the nose. The connection of fist and face is battery. The swinging of the arm is assault (even if the fist doesn't connect).
However, I think the point is moot as the tagging itself is an invasion of privacy. You may not see a problem but it's not difficult to imagine some. What if someone posts and tags me in a picture with revealing information and my stalker sees it and hunts me down? If I'm someone that has had a stalker, a boss that has no boundaries, or an unaccepting family, knowing this feature exists would cause anxiety.
I remember thinking the tagging feature was incredibly creepy when it came out, but it seems to have become normalized in society.