Do you think allowing someone to take naked photos of you shows trust - or stupidity?

Question

After a question about revenge - putting pictures of videos of former partners on the internet.

Someone said - it serves her right for being so stupid.

Answer 1

no - it shows her trust has been violated



sadly



some people do that



that is why people are advised not to let intimate partners photograph or video tape them...

Answer 2

"Do you think allowing someone to take naked photos of you shows trust - or stupidity?"



I guess it would depend on whom you're trusting and why you're taking the photos.



I remember years back when a friend did that "Stop the Insanity" weight loss program...he asked me to take a photo of him in the nude. Apparently that's used for self motivation or something.



I did...but of course I had absolutely no ulterior motive, and even if I did, the photo was an old Polaroid, so it's not like it would've been easy to put it online in those days anyways...but I digress: he'd known me for quite a while, trusted me, and so I didn't think that was stupid of him...although in fairness, I wasn't exactly thrilled to be taking his photo: he had a LONG way to go on his weight loss journey.



I think if you're taking nude photos of yourself for anyone but yourself, you'd best be prepared for them to be circulated amongst people whom you don't want to see them. Sorry, but in this day and age, things travel VERY fast...and that boyfriend/girlfriend or guy/girl you're wanting to impress...will likely not be so well meaning if the two of you don't stay on good terms.



So in earnest, I can appreciate people who shake their heads now, given all the examples of people who have been destroyed by nude photos or inappropriate tweets/facebook statuses, and so on, and who put the blame on the people who don't learn from the examples of others.



But it's still pretty cruel to shrug off someone's misfortune...even if at this point in time, unless they're too sheltered or have a development disability, they really should know better.

Answer 3

Stupidity

Answer 4

In relationships?

I think it depends on the strength of the relationship. I think that people who have one night stands and let a person record it should definitely know better. It shows a lack of having a decent moral compass or just lack of caring.

Trust is of very high importance in every aspect of a good relationship. Some people are too trusting, and some are too manipulative.

I say if you're worried about it, don't do it. This applies to both men and women.

Answer 5

I must say I am somewhat shocked at the answers so far, TBB.



There is always a level of trust between a model and his (or her) photographer. The art requires it. Professionalism demands it. She shares of herself with him through his lens. Her expressions and grace are not only captured, but also expanded by his technique, through love and trust. He tells the story, but she is the saga. He sings the song, but she is the lyric. Model and photographer are but two halves of a whole. Neither is complete alone.



Always get a signed model release if you ever intend the images to be published in any way.

Answer 6

Stupidity.

Answer 7

That all depends on the situation. For some models, a willingness to do nudes greatly increases their income potential, and they have no problem with people seeing them.



In these days of digital, it's easy for images to be uploaded, copied and redistributed in short order. It's certainly stupid in my opinion to think that can't happen, but I second Jared's comments regarding probability, unless such images are tagged - in which case they will likely be found.



I also would have no respect for anyone who says they will keep something private and then breaks that promise. - that's really, really low.



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Answer 8

Stupid is having your face showing.



But an even sadder reflection on the person taking revenge.

Answer 9

I don't think it's that stupid.



The Internet contains approximately 490 trillion pictures of naked people. The law of averages suggests it's rather unlikely that anyone you know will ever see yours.



And even if they do - really, so what? I mean, if you're 16, you might be bullied about it, but if you're an adult, it's hard to imagine a scenario where it's going to cause you any trouble.

Answer 10

if someone posts the intimate pictures of his/her former partner on the internet, it's their stupidity, not their partners'.

people should have respect for their past relationships and ex partners

no matter how your ex hurt you. you were together and it felt good. remember that.



taking naked pictures is just hot

it's normal for couples to have them

Answer 11

Trust if you love and respect the person you're giving the pictures to.



Stupidity if you're also in the process of screwing your partner over.

Answer 12

The one I mentioned was a married couple who took videos of themselves having sex - pretty innocent except in the hands of a bitter ex. I think it's better to not do this at all even with one you are married with.

Answer 13

I don't do naked pics with my face in them



Edit: and yes you can run into a problem as far as your profession is considered if an employer happens to see xxx pics of you on the internet...unless you are an adult star.

Answer 14

I ' shutter ' to think or imagine what a naked picture of me might look like !

Answer 15

When I was born, my mother took some naked snaps of me!, and 15 years later, I used to get embarrassed when she got them out at family gatherings, and viewed them......

Answer 16

Stupidity and lack of self-respect.

Answer 17

Stupidity. they would sell it for money and it shows you would let any person take nude photos of you.

Answer 18

Either, depending on what happens to those photos in the future...

Answer 19

totally stupid and immature

Answer 20

bit of both