> When I was growing up you never posted your photo online where strangers could see it. I have _never_ uploaded my photo "online" voluntarily, but still it wa

> When I was growing up you never posted your photo online where strangers could see it. I have _never_ uploaded my photo "online" voluntarily, but still it was common to put your photo in many places that were easily reachable by the common public. My school published a yearbook with my photo, for example. Many journal papers I've published had my photo attached, starting at least from the 90s. Some of these have been digitized and thus my photo is easily reachable for anyone who searches for my full name, without me ever voluntarily uploading it "online". > Earlier than that, it was also considered proper etiquette to ask before taking someone's photo. This much is still true, or can you imagine going around randomly flashing people with your phone on the street? Actually I think this has improved over time. I'm far from a celebrity, but my photo is on the press -- and they never asked for permission. Nowadays, they do.