People actually do that a lot to people who dress strangely. I've caught people trying to sneak pictures of me maybe 10 times, so who knows how many I haven't noticed. I don't really think there's much you can do about it if you can't figure out who took it.
I've caught people taking photos of me from passing cars and things like that, and usually I just smile at them or make a nasty comment (I would have said "yes" if only you'd asked etc,) if they're near me. I know exactly who took it since it's on twitter under her name so I can get something done against her, but I don't need it to go that far. I am just wondering if there's anything I can do to get the pictures taken down and the entire twitter for that matter.
Yeah, someone in the next car took a picture of me in traffic today and I was like "speak of the devil."
If you want the picture taken down, first you should try asking the person. You should definitely go to a school authority if you want the Twitter taken down, because that is bullying, and if they don't help (push for it) you'll have to go to the local police, I suppose.
Sorry to hear about that :( I spoke to the RD directly today about what we can do about the twitter account, he's going to take it to the right people.
Are you in the US? If so, is your face, the face of your friend, any tattoos, or other unique features visible in a way that makes it identifiable who is in the photograph?
In the US, in publishing, you are supposed to have a model release for published photos where the person is identifiable (usually this is a document the person signs which states where and how the photo can be published/sold, and usually waives certain rights the person in the photo otherwise has so that they can't object if the photo is used to illustrate an article, advert, etc, after the photo has been sold by the photographer.)
I'm not certain if the twitter feed counts as a publication or not. It does sound like it has a formal theme, repeats, and is a non-personal account... which would, IMHO, put it on the same grounds as a blog
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I'm in a NY state college, and yes, you can clearly recognize my face which is a huge problem for me. I am waiting to hear back from the Residence Director to see what Resident Life has said about the matter. One of the RA's is desperately trying to defend the girl in question (the one who took the photo) but I don't believe that she will get away with no trouble from this situation. I'll report the twitter account to twitter and the college, thank you for the advice!
I have caught random strangers sneaking pictures of me in public more times than I can count. It makes me so angry! In the most egregious cases I have stood up and said something about it to their face. I actually shoved my hand in someone's expensive camera lens once. If someone asks me politely for my picture on the street, I will usually say yes! It is rudeness and invasion of my personal space that bugs me. Dressing in lolita, goth, or whatever of course attracts lots of attention. It gives people the chance to start a conversation with me about it, but not to invade my personal space if I politely decline
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I'm terribly sorry this happened to you :/ I did notice some people taking pictures of me *inconspicuously*, but since I always had a fan or parasol with me at those times, I just used them to cover up. Or look them straight in the eye until they blush and run away. Do go to your school, as has already been suggested, stay calm and composed to explain the situation and make your point firmly but with tact. If possible, see the principal/ head of school directly, perhaps with somone else who knows of the situation. Chances are, your school doesn't supprot bullying, and even though not every country or state has a law against cyber-bullying, and definitions are vague, they might try to help you. Keep us informed of how things go, we're behind you <3
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If you want the picture taken down, first you should try asking the person. You should definitely go to a school authority if you want the Twitter taken down, because that is bullying, and if they don't help (push for it) you'll have to go to the local police, I suppose.
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In the US, in publishing, you are supposed to have a model release for published photos where the person is identifiable (usually this is a document the person signs which states where and how the photo can be published/sold, and usually waives certain rights the person in the photo otherwise has so that they can't object if the photo is used to illustrate an article, advert, etc, after the photo has been sold by the photographer.)
I'm not certain if the twitter feed counts as a publication or not. It does sound like it has a formal theme, repeats, and is a non-personal account... which would, IMHO, put it on the same grounds as a blog ( ... )
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Do go to your school, as has already been suggested, stay calm and composed to explain the situation and make your point firmly but with tact. If possible, see the principal/ head of school directly, perhaps with somone else who knows of the situation. Chances are, your school doesn't supprot bullying, and even though not every country or state has a law against cyber-bullying, and definitions are vague, they might try to help you.
Keep us informed of how things go, we're behind you <3
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