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Instagram may sell photos for advertising
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around Instagram's new terms of use, particularly the implications of allowing the platform to sell users' photos for advertising purposes. Participants express concerns about user rights, privacy, and the ethical considerations of such policies.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants highlight that Instagram's new terms allow the platform to sell users' photos without compensation, raising concerns about user rights.
- One participant suggests that users who disagree with the terms should simply leave the platform, indicating a pragmatic approach to the situation.
- Another participant humorously references the situation with "All your face are belong to us!" to underscore the perceived overreach of Instagram's policies.
- A participant expresses distrust towards Instagram, suggesting that the lack of clarity in their intentions warrants deleting accounts before the new terms take effect.
- Some participants find the language in the terms of use to be straightforward, criticizing the company's practices as "shameful."
- Anecdotal evidence is provided regarding a family's photo being used in an advertisement without their consent, emphasizing the risks of posting images online.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express a range of opinions, with some agreeing on the unethical nature of the terms while others suggest that users should take personal responsibility for their choices regarding the platform. The discussion remains unresolved with multiple competing views on the implications of the new terms.
Contextual Notes
Participants express varying levels of familiarity with Instagram and its policies, which may influence their perspectives. There is also a mention of a specific case involving unauthorized use of a photo, highlighting potential real-world consequences of the terms.
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surajt88
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I have used instagram for a brief period. It may not be easy for long time users, but, IMO if you don't agree with the terms of use, get out.
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gneill
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So, "All your face are belong to us!"
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cobalt124
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They seem to be backpeddling:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20777616
Having never had a Facebook account I don't know much about it, but family members do so I've been concerned about it and IMO if I had an Instagram account I'd delete it before Jan 16, don't trust them if they cannot even clearly state their intentions.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20777616
Having never had a Facebook account I don't know much about it, but family members do so I've been concerned about it and IMO if I had an Instagram account I'd delete it before Jan 16, don't trust them if they cannot even clearly state their intentions.
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lol wow, there really is nothing confusing about the intentions of
"You hereby grant to Instagram a non-exclusive, fully paid and royalty-free, transferable, sub-licensable, worldwide license to use the content that you post on or through the service."
or
"a business or other entity may pay us to display your username, likeness, photos, and/or actions you take, in connection with paid or sponsored content or promotions, without any compensation to you."
shameful
"You hereby grant to Instagram a non-exclusive, fully paid and royalty-free, transferable, sub-licensable, worldwide license to use the content that you post on or through the service."
or
"a business or other entity may pay us to display your username, likeness, photos, and/or actions you take, in connection with paid or sponsored content or promotions, without any compensation to you."
shameful
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surajt88
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LOL..
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jedishrfu
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There was a recent case where a family's holiday picture became a large sign in Prague advertising a grocery store and was noticed by one of their friends visiting the city.
The store had gotten the picture from the web. It was high enough resolution for the them to blow up it really big and display it on their billboard.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8094420.stm
The moral of the story is not to post pictures to the web and if you do use a reduced resolution and make sure you brush your teeth if you're smiling.
The store had gotten the picture from the web. It was high enough resolution for the them to blow up it really big and display it on their billboard.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8094420.stm
The moral of the story is not to post pictures to the web and if you do use a reduced resolution and make sure you brush your teeth if you're smiling.