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Hi,

I noticed a lot of members have pictures of children in their profiles, be it their own or young relatives of theirs.

Just wondering what peoples views are of having pictures of their children up on the internet. I personally feel hesitant to put pics of my brother and sister on my facebook profile and I can control who see's them, so I would never put any up on the forum.

I'm not just concerned about paedophiles, I'm just concerned about protecting their identity and things in general.

What do you think?

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I don't have a problem with it. Hundreds of people see them everyday. At school, in the street, walking past the house etc.

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Don't bother me either, as most people us a screen name, I don't even know most people's identities on here anyway, but face book and the like are different

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dont think its a big deal,but each to his own.

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I have no problem with it at all. I have photos of Harry on here, and on Facebook. I'm proud of my son and want to show that.

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You have a child on your facebook profile pic for the whole forum to see, in fact the whole world, and you put that on, so why say you wouldnt put a pic on a child on the internet when you clearly have

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What's more concerning is that people feel the need to do this. For many it seems to be their main source of personal identity.

As others have said, each to their own I guess.

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I dont do it. Saying that, dont really like putting a photo of me up there (do have one on facebook though lol)

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True, though I only have a problem with pictures that can be used for other purposes rather than identity.

I noticed people have pictures of their kids playing on the beach and things, I just find it disturbing, i dont even really have a reason for why I find it so odd. I was quite a shy child so pictures of me doing things like that I think of as intimate things, I only show them to close friends and family. So I guess that's why I'm probably odd about it.

And yes people obviously see children in the street but pictures can be held and stared at for much longer than a passing glance, i'm sure you see what I am getting at.

Only my friends can see a decent sized picture of my display pic, others are limited to a small one and its just two faces... nothing intimate or too personal. I wouldn't have put a full length picture of my sister on as my display picture with me.

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Dont really bother me either . although never use grandchild unless hes turned into spiderman....

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Seems odd coming from the same young lady who happily posted a picture of herself in underwear on the over 18's section......:eek:

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Hells bells lindsay which thread was that:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: must have been well I was out in the cold

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now that doesnt surprise me:rolleyes:

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I thought that was Eva Braun.

Well the vest looked old enough.:D

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i dont have a problem with it, i have pictures of Reece and my nieces and nephews on here in the gallery

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I hadn't given it much thought but wouldn't put pictures of my children on the net, though I'm very proud of them just dont have a reason to do it.

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I have pic of my kids on here, not that you can see much of them but dont see the issue with it, i'm proud of them and like to show them off. What about child models then, its the same thing. It's everyones own personal views which we are all entitled to but I dont see the problem with it. Next time my boys are at a party and a photographer form the paper is there should I keep them out of the photo??? All seems a bit extrememe really

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I haven't got a problem with it. I just think that if paedophilia floats your boat there is much more interesting material to be found out there on the net than pics of Accyweb members' children.

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i dont have a problem with it - and as a photographer who sometimes does street photography i am often approached by people asking what i am doing and how do i use the photos - most people are happy enough when i give them a card with the address they can find the pics and i even offer to email pics to them for their own use - although i am not lawfully obliged to do this, or get permission if it is a public place.

how many times have ourselves and children been captured on cctv cameras that are becoming more evident in towns now - i guess that is a thought that will frighten the pants off you Blazey ! sorry - ( Hijab anyone?) :D

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Can't see a problem with it personally.
People are bound to want to show their pride and joy off to the rest of the world and why not?
Like it has already been stated they will be seen hundreds of times a day by people in the street on ,cctv etc...
I will gladly do the same one day when i am lucky enough to become a mum!

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I don't have a problem with it, its not that much different than putting your kids picture in the paper under the bonny baby competition or they could be online attending an event where there are photographers about...even on TV in the background...

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Being on CCTV or TV in the background isn't exactly a problem as the focus isn't on the child. I was just wondering if anyone had any worries about it thats all.

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Yes it was your pictures that made me think about it. Think you have one of your niece on the beach somewhere.

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Ouch!!!!! :D

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Have got to say, I sort of agree with Blazey here. Think its my job to protect my child from everything I can. When hes old enough to post his own pic, then thats up to him. Until then, I prefer to go on the side of caution.

Have got to say as well, if I had a street photographer take photos of my son, I wouldnt be happy. Could be any random wierdo taking photos (no offence!).

Yes its probably me being over protective, but would prefer that rather than anything else. Not having a go at anyone that does have their childrens photos anywhere, its just a case of personal preference i guess

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I wouldn't be happy with the street photographer either.

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can see concerns with the street photographer, any should/would have to display I.D. badges i reckon, its not Blackpool were theyhave em all down the prom fer tourists.

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well i have to say that "street photography" is a genre of photography as a whole so when i say i do street photography i dont charge people in the street to have their photograph taken i take pictures of scenes that may convey emotion to the viewer
- it is the right of anybody with a camera to take a picture of anything they can see whilst stood on public land/property.

onlyme- i have morals - if i took a picture of you or your son or both together whilst on public land and you saw me and asked me to delete it then i would do so because i wouldnt want you to feel uncomfortable-however it is not the law that i have to

do people not enjoy looking at old photographs of accrington or their local town to see how much it has changed?
- when you see the people in them i am guessing that your first thought is not " oh gosh what an invasion of their privacy"
perhaps you think about what they may have been doing - going to work, about to do shopping, meeting other half for a romantic dinner, where they might be going.
street photogrpahy is not meant as a means to invade privacy it is mant to capture a moment in time that others may look at and have their curiosity raised.

yes i can fully understand that it can feel akward and you feel that people shouldnt have the right to do it but hey think of the joy that can be had from it.

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agree with that description Keetah, the differance to me lies between scenes n just people. if ya get my drift.;)

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oh yeah definitley - i do see what people mean
as i have said people often approach me and you can see in their body language that they are coming over to "have a go" but after looking at the picture i have that includes them they are often quite surprized and ask for a copy.
A family potrait is nice but a moment in time captured whilst you are unaware is priceless to most people.
then again if i was sat there zooming in on one person/child clicking away then i would expect a punch in the mouth and for my camera to be dropped in the nearest river lol
but i wouldnt do that lol so on that point i totally agree

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That is a very good point Lisa. I do like looking at old photos, I hope my grand kids will be able to look at the old photos of now that you are taking. If you know what I mean.

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no one seems to object when the paparazzi publish candid photos of some celebrity child, in fact the public lap them up like rabid dogs , seems to me anyone objecting to to their child being photo'd should ask themselves how many times they have looked at pics of Beckhams/Madonnas/ Brangelias kids ........and the answer .."well they are famous" is rubbish , the parents are famous not the kids