I want to discourage something that I have seen many times on peoples blogs and that is pictures of their children without clothing. Kids running down the street without clothes, bathtub images, taking their diaper off.... If you wouldn't be ok with someone stealing it don't post it.
It's something you don't think about because everyone has those pictures of their kids right? I just don't feel that it is appropriate for the internet. Once your pictures are posted online to your blog they are into the hands of every person with a computer who can do a google search. You never know what kind of people could possibly steal those pictures for things that are beyond wrong.
It's something you don't think about because everyone has those pictures of their kids right? I just don't feel that it is appropriate for the internet. Once your pictures are posted online to your blog they are into the hands of every person with a computer who can do a google search. You never know what kind of people could possibly steal those pictures for things that are beyond wrong.
Statistics taken in 2003 www.healthymind.com
Porn on the Web
Affecting Children
- 100,000 websites offer illegal child pornography1
- Child pornography generates $3 billion annually1
100,000 sites offering illegal child pornography? Six years ago? I'm definitely not going to be going to those sites to check and make sure my images haven't been stolen and used and really I think you would be outside your mind to try!
I haven't been perfect but it's something I have been thinking about a lot lately. No matter what age they are they are individuals and deserve the same respect and privacy that we would want for ourselves. Babies as well. For that reason I'm completely against Anne Geddes recent work involving naked babies with naked women and men. There is a fine line and her work I believe has crossed it. Where will the line be drawn? Do we count it as child pornography at the age of 1? 2? 5?
I hope that I haven't offended anyone but I did want to warn parents to be careful in the images they post of their children. Spread the word. Most often it only happens because parents aren't aware of the dangers. So and so did it so it must be ok... put yourself in your children's shoes and then ask yourself.
P.S. I am not pointing fingers in anyway and I am not without blame. I have taken photographs that might not have been appropriate but after some thought on it I have decided to never do it again. It really has become a new trend in the world and I would rather not follow it.
I haven't been perfect but it's something I have been thinking about a lot lately. No matter what age they are they are individuals and deserve the same respect and privacy that we would want for ourselves. Babies as well. For that reason I'm completely against Anne Geddes recent work involving naked babies with naked women and men. There is a fine line and her work I believe has crossed it. Where will the line be drawn? Do we count it as child pornography at the age of 1? 2? 5?
I hope that I haven't offended anyone but I did want to warn parents to be careful in the images they post of their children. Spread the word. Most often it only happens because parents aren't aware of the dangers. So and so did it so it must be ok... put yourself in your children's shoes and then ask yourself.
P.S. I am not pointing fingers in anyway and I am not without blame. I have taken photographs that might not have been appropriate but after some thought on it I have decided to never do it again. It really has become a new trend in the world and I would rather not follow it.
11 comments:
IM SO GLAD YOU SAID THIS!!!! I AGREE 100% it makes me sad because i think blogs have now become a place for a lot of sick people who just want to look at kids and people it creates a stalker-ish environment great post!!!!
Yay! Im going to steal your post and put it on my blog. love you Jo!
Jo you are awesome! This has been on my mind alot too! I will be spreading the word on my blog also :), you put it so well! Thanks for opening our eyes and protecting our little ones! I'm behind you 100%, the fine line that photographers are crossing with nudity. Thanks for calling it what it is and for sharing your stand! I hope more photographer will think twice :)
Thanks for the support. That help a lot. I never saw nude babies being pornography until someone asked me if it was and that I should look into the laws...
Thanks so much for your post. I will definitely be more aware of pictures i post of my sweet little babies. they are way to precious to have their pictures out there. You never cease to AMAZE me Jo! I am so glad I can call you my friend.
To tell you the truth I never thought about it that way either, but those pics alway mades me feel uneasy. I thought it was just because I wanted to cuddle them in a soft blanket to protect them from the cold, maybe the feeling was to protect them from more then just the cold :) I would be interested to know what the law says.
You are right about the new trends! It has become a trend that is for sure. I did do some research some time ago but I don't remember what it was I came up with. I have always felt uneasy about it too. Maybe something telling me it wasn't right. ;)
Definitely something most bloggers don't think about. I know I have been guilty a time or two and should be more careful. It's what makes me want to go private more than anything else. Thanks for sharing this:)
Jo have to say I totally agree with you. I take them for parents and then encourage not to post them on their personal blogs. No boobies or booties of kiddos or bitties here. They are kids but some people have sick minds and enjoy it. I am so appreciative that you posted this.
Glad to hear your thoughts! I stand behind you all the way!
Thanks for sharing this. Great reminder to us all.
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