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It's time to move on and move forward.
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I never really thought about this. What about the friend I have that uses a Mr. Potato Head as his profile picture?
LOL - Well I don't think Mr Potato Head is owned by anyone in particular... I don't know - I guess because I was a parent before an aunt I wanted to get a few other people's perspectives. I don't think it would have occurred to me to use my nieces picture if I didn't have kids and I do think my niece is adorable. Actually the profile picture I have now has my kids in there, but so am I. I find it strange to even use a picture of my kids if I am not in there as well.
I use pictures of my neice all the time - they're mainly ones I take... I have one in my siggy... is it really that weird/offensive?
I wouldn't think so. People can put whatever they want as their profile or timeline pictures. If it's your child and you don't want them up on someone else's page I would tell them not too. If they don't than I would unfriend them. I think it's weird when people put three to four different names for their name or the kids lie about how old they are just so they can get an account. That bothers me more than what pictures are up on the wall.
I find it odd. I know I'm in the minority, but I find a lot of things about fb odd. I think there is way too much "oversharing" of personal information there. But, like I said I am in the minority with that.
Joining you in the minority here. I wouldn't mind FB so much if they didn't constantly change the privacy settings. I agree there is such a thing as "oversharing."
I was thinking about something similar just this afternoon and decided to post about it, and then I found this thread!
LOL - Well I don't think Mr Potato Head is owned by anyone in particular... I don't know - I guess because I was a parent before an aunt I wanted to get a few other people's perspectives. I don't think it would have occurred to me to use my nieces picture if I didn't have kids and I do think my niece is adorable. Actually the profile picture I have now has my kids in there, but so am I. I find it strange to even use a picture of my kids if I am not in there as well.
right now I have a profile pic that is of my dog. I've also used shots I've taken at different sled dog events, or weddings, etc... as a professional photog I also use those photos on my business page.
I don't think it's weird at all to have one's child as a profile pic with or without the parent.
I wouldn't use Haille's photos if her parents wanted her off FB/the internet. There aren't many pics of myself that I like, I stay behind the camera most of the time.
These pics do represent me/my life... this is how I see my little part of the world. Yes, there are folks who think Haille is mine - we're not even biologically related and people I've known my entire life say we look alike (we don't as far as my pics at the same age vs hers) - and I just answer with a "she's my neice" answer and move on. No different than when she's here visiting and we're at the park or store/whereever and we run into people who don't know who she is.
If it's your children and they are up on the Facebook page and you don't want them on there than yes you should tell her. If she still does it, than I would defriend her and block her.
What would that accomplish? If she's already using the pic, unfriending her won't change the profile pic. I guess I'd rather stay friends with her so I could see if she keeps posting pics of my kids without my consent.
And to the OP -- if you ask her to take down the picture of your kids, and she won't, FB has a procedure where they will take it down for you (assuming the kids are under 13). I had an issue with one of my sisters-in-law last year, though it was more over the fact that she named my daughter than using the picture.
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What would that accomplish? If she's already using the pic, unfriending her won't change the profile pic. I guess I'd rather stay friends with her so I could see if she keeps posting pics of my kids without my consent.
And to the OP -- if you ask her to take down the picture of your kids, and she won't, FB has a procedure where they will take it down for you (assuming the kids are under 13). I had an issue with one of my sisters-in-law last year, though it was more over the fact that she named my daughter than using the picture.
I was just saying if she had asked her to take down the picture and she doesn't than I would unfriend her. How is she getting access to her kids pictures?
At least be in the pic WITH your kid. As for the OP, that just sounds like a proud Aunt to me. Nothing really weird about it. As for the people being all weirded out about their kids pics being on the internet...trust me, no one cares, and that's just being paranoid. There is no escaping the fact that at any time or any place your kid could turn up in the background of someones picture. Get over it. I was taking a picture of something at WDW during my last trip and some woman stuck her hand out as if to block me from taking a picture of her doofy looking child. Um sorry lady, but I was going for Nemo. Idiot.
This cracks me up and is so true! I can't believe that lady put her hand out to block her kids from being in the picture. Wow!!
The avatar is supposed to represent the FB user. I use a green frog on a lily pad as it once was a joke but now represents the serenity I seek and it makes me happy. Avatars should not include pictures of other people unless permission is granted especially minors. What about the rest of your kids? It is kind of rude to omit all of the family. Also people think that the person they see is the person behind the FB account. I find it deceptive to use a minor's picture as some perverts use teen images to entice victims while scammers use false images to get an advantage in games, for example. I use a neutral avatar, the frog, so as to not let anyone know my race, religion, gender, age, or other features.
Ask nicely then hit her with a rolled up copy of FB rules about minors, privacy, etc. Not pulling up the rules but just know that what she is doing is wrong.
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Disneyland was fun with flag retreat and pickles. I have a home here, thank you. GAC is NOT a "front of the line pass".
She is gone but keeping signature. Laundry is getting done. My purpose in life is to help poor people in FL. Farewell, will miss you.
If it bothers you that your SIL has your kids pics on their FB, you have every right to ask her to remove it & not fell one ounce of guilt.. they are your children, your rules!
As for her using your new nieces pic, I assume that by new you mean newborn or baby & that to me makes me think she is a proud auntie. If FB were around when my 2 nieces were born I probably would have had their pics all over my FB.. I adored those girls & loved showing them off.
As for profile pics.. I'm probably in the minority but I rarely have photos of myself as my profile pic.. I take horrible pics & HATE them so I tend to use 'current event' pics.. last week was a my DS2 prom pic, a few days later DD semi formal pic & this week I have a photo of my Dad in his military garb for Memorial day.. I also use tons of photos of my dog
I would'nt do it, but I think she is probablly just showing love , but if it bothers you , you should say something to her. Or if it bothers the parent then they should tell her so.
As for the people being all weirded out about their kids pics being on the internet...trust me, no one cares, and that's just being paranoid. There is no escaping the fact that at any time or any place your kid could turn up in the background of someones picture.
I'm OK with being called paranoid. I'd rather be "paranoid" and have safe kids. Plus I'm entitled my opinion as you are to yours.
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Um sorry lady, but I was going for Nemo. Idiot.
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