There are times I feel like sharing some pictures of the kids at my school on the internet, but something tells me that it might not be ethical. Am I right or just being overly-ethical? How about a picture of a street scene with people who might not want to be photographed?
You think too much.
I wonder what you have told Edison?
[quote=“Josefus”]You think too much.[/quote]At least he’s thinking about how his actions will affect others. Which sometimes seems too rare these days.
Public place? No problem. Private school? No no.
How about a public school?
You think too much.
I don’t know if you guys realize how that phrase rubs me up the wrong way. “I think, therefore I am” is a very important Western concept. Thinking isn’t bad, it’s good. By the way, my last question is most rellevant to my situation.
Are they naked, cuddleable, anything else that a pedofile would be able to use …
If the above are answered with a no … why not … but it’s your call … 
What do you mean by “cuddleable”? The other danger I have been told about is the possibility of kidnapping.
Are they ‘cute’ the way a pedophile could think about and copy them to send around the internet …
I think pedophiles probably think of all pictures of children as “cute”, even the most innocent of pictures, because of their disorder.
AAF -
IMO you are asking a very good question.
I don’t think there is an answer that would cover all situations.
Example -
This saturday our boys school is having its annual 'Sports Day. Relay races, tug-of-war, sprints and the like.
While I wouldn’t have a problem posting some general type pictures of these public outdoor activities and events, nor with anyone else doing so of pictures that would include our son, I would draw the line at pictures of him in a private “classroom” environment without our consent.
This, I feel, is where the lines would be drawn.
They also have a “Music Day” at the Tainan Civic Center each year. It is in their outdoor “theater.”
Each grade performs together with drums and singing and stuff. And also a school orchestra of sorts and a drum team performs as individual groups. They also do some skit-type acts.
Its public and outdoors. Pics of this I think are also safe for posting.
But shots of individual children, in a non-group setting, I think that may be asking for trouble without clearly defined parental/guardian OK.
Just my opinion.
Coming from a parent, your suggestion carries a lot of weight and it makes sense. I think I’ll use that s a rule of thumb. Thanks.
[quote=“Big Fluffy Matthew”][quote=“Josefus”]You think too much.[/quote]At least he’s thinking about how his actions will affect others. Which sometimes seems too rare these days.[/quote]I agree with BFM.
[quote=“jdsmith”]Public place? No problem. Private school? No no.[/quote]In general, I think JD’s right, but if people are in the foreground of the photo, not just in the background, I think it’s nice to ask permission where possible.
Would you want anybody posting pictures of your child online?
Probably not with all the photoshopping going on these days.
I’ve taken a bunch of pics of my students and posted them online. My boss is aware of this and doesn’t have a problem with it. If your boss doesn’t have a problem with it either, then go for it.
Tainan Cowboy laid it out best.
I suppose if someone could tell us what the law states in this regard, it would be most useful, since that is what ultimately matters.