Is It Ethical to Post Compromising Photos or Videos of Others? Posting photos and videos

on Facebook, YouTube, and other social media is an everyday activity for many individuals.

When you post a photo of just yourself or of others who are aware that the content is going

online, it isnt controversial. But what if the photo or video is less than flattering or shows the

individual in a compromising position? Is it OK to post the content without asking the individual

first? What if you post it but dont tag the individual so he or she isnt identifieddoes that

make a difference? What if you dont tag the person but someone else doesis it your fault for

posting the content originally? What if the individual knows you are posting it but then regrets

it latershould you remove the item? What if a photo or video you post causes someone else

a problem (such as an angry parent or a partner, or a lost job opportunity)? Is it ever ethical to

post potentially compromising photos or videos of others online? Why or why not?

Pick a side on this issue, form an opinion and gather supporting evidence, and be

prepared

to discuss and defend your position in a classroom debate or in a one- to two-page

paper, depending on your instructors directions.

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Is It Ethical to Post Compromising Photos or Videos of Others?