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Thanks to everyone who commented on the post about posting your kids photos online. A quick summary of what I learned:
- • post pics but use an alias for each kid
- • post safe, non-suggestive photos
- • understand that a blog is just a new medium for information, much like the evening news or a newspaper - when it comes down to it, a photo on a blog vs. a photo in the paper isn’t that much different
- • you can’t prevent people from photographing your kids in public places
- • there’s a fine line between looking out for your child’s safety and being stifling and over-protective
- • use common sense when sharing photos and personal information on your blog
- • run it by your kids before posting and teach them the nature of the Internet and posting on blogs
While I’m still undecided, I am thinking about posting a photo or two in the future. After all, mentioning your kids in text is one thing, but a photo can spice up the personality of the post with great effect. Besides, how can people not like a picture of your kids? They’re way cuter than everyone else’s, right?
Thanks to all who contributed:
tenakim, cartoongoddess, Big Bear Real Estate Agent, Ian (ijhedges), Frances, jnbammer, RealWorldMom, CableGirl, Quirkee James, Kadi, ourcrookedtree, Secret Agent Mama, Huckdoll and Maureen.
May 17, 2008 |
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RealWorldMom, Moms May 17, 2008 10:11 am
It was a topic that most of us parents have probably thought about, so it was nice to be able to hear others’ perspectives on it. Thanks, Pete!
Michael May 17, 2008 10:23 am
yes. Some very good points. As a photographer, I also recommend locking galleries when possible. When publishing just one picture in a post I always limit titles to first names only.
trysh, Crafting May 17, 2008 10:44 am
Good, good advice! I have struggled with this one too….
How on earth did I miss the original post?
Dapoppins May 17, 2008 10:46 am
I need to think up a good nickname for my kids, don’t I? By the way…there are some photos that I had no idea where suggestive, but are suggestive…and that just irritates me that anyone could see them that way. I put way too much of my life on line as it is, I know, and often have to reign myself in to keep from over exposure.
Maureen, Painting/Drawing May 17, 2008 7:52 pm
Good synopsis. I think everyone has to decide what they are comfortable with, but these are excellent guidelines!
Ian (ijhedges) May 18, 2008 5:24 am
Another thing to watch for is if you do post pictures, but don’t use names, be careful what the picture filename is.
For example (ficticious names) You write a post about something your son did, carefully don’t name him (maybe use an alias or first letter only), then upload a picture for your post from your computer called ‘harry_climbing_a_tree.jpg’. Depending on the gallery it may still retain the name and all your efforts to are wasted.
Thanks for the useful post. Ian
Bad Momma, Moms May 18, 2008 6:38 pm
I missed the first post. This is a topic I am interested in. I use first names & usually old photos. Nothing suggestive or at least I hope not. I have never had an issue & am curious if you heard from someone who did. I would think if you did not use your real name & give your address out, posting photos would be o.k. Without stories about my family, I wouldn’t have much of a blog.