The popularity of YouTube has made it possible for anyone to become a media publisher and can make an average person suddenly famous for a day. It seems that every week another video is posted that becomes a popular topic among friends and family members. Some of these videos are take of other people with or without their knowledge.

Consider the following scenario. You are enjoying an afternoon with friends at a football game. You jump up to cheer and accidentally trip, causing the person next to you to dump a carton of popcorn all over you. You are not injured, but are somewhat embarrassed by the popcorn on your clothes and in your hair. Your friend, who thought you looked funny covered in popcorn, filmed the accident using a cell phone. While you head to the bathroom to clean up, your friend posts the video YouTube.

1. What is the likelihood you would know this video existed on YouTube?
2. Should the friend who filmed the accident be required to get your release before posting the video? Why or Why not?
3. Does this scenario violate any guidelines provided by YouTube?
4. If you became aware of the video, what would you do?
5. Should someone be allowed to capture video of you without your knowledge? If your answer is no, how could society police this action?