We have decided to disallow image postings that are supposedly of people's EX's.
How do we know they have given their permission for you to post images of them naked?
Millions and millions of people visit lush each month, someone is bound to see the pics sooner or later, and where does that then leave us?
There are important privacy issues at play here, and we take that very seriously.
All image posts of this nature will be deleted. The same goes for your profile area. Remember, profiles are publicly viewable.
I really applaud your decision to do this Nicola!
This is very respectful and the best for the site!
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I totally agree but how can you prove that these people are or aren't professional models/porn stars who have given their permission for their pics to be viewed/shared?
OK, let me get this right. You have chosen to disallow the posting of pictures that are labeled ex's yet you allow the posting of images that are clearly copyrighted and who's owner deserves to be paid for it's use. Interesting concept but rather hypocritical. Who is to say the picture is actually that of an ex anything whereas the picture of the movie star, porn star is known to actually be them. I would love to hear the reasoning behind this one.
I've noticed a few people have used images from so called "ex-girlfriend revenge" websites to pass off as them on the site. As theses images have probably been scalped from myspace or facebook should we be pushing to remove these too?
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Why not read some stories instead
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I agree. Putting pics of your ex up is almost as bad as putting pics of your kids up. It's low class and, actually, puts you in prime position for civil action against you, if not criminal charges (varying from state to state).
Additionally, this site could also be held civilly liable. Very astute decision in not allowing these pics to be blatantly posted. I'm sure it'll be a pain to enforce, but it's great that Lush is taking a stand here.
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I'm a loner, Dottie. A Rebel...
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With regards copyright etc. in the UK the copyright owner of a picture is the person that took that picture, so legally someone in a photo has no rights to ask for it to be removed, unless they took a self portrait. I do agree with copyrighted photos, on here that could/should be more of an issue. And I have also seen numerous pictures that have been "borrowed" from Ex sites. But seeing as the pictures drive traffic to the site, which generates revenue to keep the site open (and mayb a little more) I can't see that changing anytime soon.
No worries, my posted pics are all of me.
Yes! It is not a right thing to do!!!
Further than the mere legalities of revenge photos, there is also the question of not contributing to cyberbullying.
What else can you call it when one of a couple breaks the trust of the other and posts unflattering, unclothed, or both photos on the internet for no other perceivable motive than to humiliate her (or, more infrequently, him.)
Always drink upstream from the herd and never miss a good chance to shut up..
I threw out all the pics of my ex when we divorced. Doubt if I could find one if I tried.
ok i am new here and thought the site was about the storys and maybe making a few friends ? not revenge pics of ex bf or gf there are lots of other sites for that
Very good Idea. I'd hate to have someone post my picture of me somewhere online. This happened to me once, and it took me a LONG time to get it taken down.
All good here. I'll slag her on the blogs like a good bitter ex. lol
Today’s age many peoples might have images and videos of current or ex partners. While the reason that gave the spark to do such a blindly action might have felt right at the moment, it remains highly immoral to upload material of that nature anywhere on the web without their consent.
On most websites it cannot ever be deleted, and after time goes on, the emotional consequences can be on both sides.
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Really good idea to make this rule. I for one feel that the urge for revenge, and to hurt someone over a broken relationship should not be encouraged.
The only time a photo of ones mate/partner should be post is when they have consented and approve of the photo posted.
Point is that everyone has to take and be accountable for there own personal responsibilities! so when you create or let others create something that will ruin you if its used against you one day then dont trust someone else with it. Anyways im dont ranting..... sorry for spelling, grammer, rushed thoughts and whatever other mistakes someone will nit pic over. but late for work thanks