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I think by now the problem is more cultural than technical or juridical. I mean many countries have laws in place that would allow for picture removal. I'm rea
by smoe 5y ago
I think by now the problem is more cultural than technical or juridical. I mean many countries have laws in place that would allow for picture removal.
I'm really glad, that my teenage years where before social media and everyone walking around with internet connected cameras on them all the time. All the stupid and embarrassing things I did only live in the memories of the people I was with and it is fun to talk about every now and then.
But when going out these days, there is an almost constant "peer-surveilance" with everyone taking pictures and videos and immediately sharing them online without reflecting whether it is a good idea and just assuming consent of the others. Then when asking people to remove it, the request is often met with bewilderment or mockery why you'd want that. And sure, I could legally go after the person, but that is not really something you'd want to do within a (extended) circle of friends.
I think there are a lot of very cool things that can be done these days that weren't possible in my time. But the complete disrespect of others peoples privacy and their image is really scary to me.