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Until there's a law on revenge porn, keep your kit on Until there's a law on revenge porn, keep your kit on
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A court in Koblenz, Germany, has ruled that intimate, compromising photographs should be deleted at the end of a relationship if one partner wants it. In this case, the woman wanted the man to delete erotic photographs she'd consented to pose for. When he refused, she sought legal help.A court in Koblenz, Germany, has ruled that intimate, compromising photographs should be deleted at the end of a relationship if one partner wants it. In this case, the woman wanted the man to delete erotic photographs she'd consented to pose for. When he refused, she sought legal help.
Even though the man had shown no intention of reproducing the images or putting them online, this has been viewed as a sign that partners should feel empowered not only to demand deletion of images, but, should the Koblenz case set a precedent, to be able to do so immediately after the relationship ends, instead of having to wait for something bad to happen.Even though the man had shown no intention of reproducing the images or putting them online, this has been viewed as a sign that partners should feel empowered not only to demand deletion of images, but, should the Koblenz case set a precedent, to be able to do so immediately after the relationship ends, instead of having to wait for something bad to happen.
There's much discussion at the moment about "the right not to remember", and the blurring of lines between privacy and censorship online. However, there could be no grey areas where revenge porn is concerned. This is where private photos and footage ends up being shown around, sent to victims' friends and colleagues, placed on porn sites or leaked elsewhere online. Victims can end up stalked, sexually assaulted, being forced to leave jobs or change where they are studying, and more.There's much discussion at the moment about "the right not to remember", and the blurring of lines between privacy and censorship online. However, there could be no grey areas where revenge porn is concerned. This is where private photos and footage ends up being shown around, sent to victims' friends and colleagues, placed on porn sites or leaked elsewhere online. Victims can end up stalked, sexually assaulted, being forced to leave jobs or change where they are studying, and more.
It's a devastating, very modern, betrayal – where just one mistake (trusting a person you're intimate with) destroys your life. Embarrassing, degrading, and frightening, it could be viewed as a form of stalking once removed.It's a devastating, very modern, betrayal – where just one mistake (trusting a person you're intimate with) destroys your life. Embarrassing, degrading, and frightening, it could be viewed as a form of stalking once removed.
Revenge porn also seems representative of a kind of carnal electronic tagging of the sexually active female – a way of punishing, denigrating and branding former partners, namely, the ones who got away. The point being that ultimately they didn't manage to get away – victims of revenge porn are bound to their tormentors, perhaps for ever, within those incriminating denigrating pixels.Revenge porn also seems representative of a kind of carnal electronic tagging of the sexually active female – a way of punishing, denigrating and branding former partners, namely, the ones who got away. The point being that ultimately they didn't manage to get away – victims of revenge porn are bound to their tormentors, perhaps for ever, within those incriminating denigrating pixels.
With this in mind, you can see why some people campaign to have it classified as a sexual crime. Certainly revenge porn has victim-blaming in common with sexual assault.With this in mind, you can see why some people campaign to have it classified as a sexual crime. Certainly revenge porn has victim-blaming in common with sexual assault.
Instead of "Why did you dress sexy?" it's "Why did you allow it to happen?" However, there's a world of difference between a couple being privately playful with an Olympus Stylus, or Flip Ultra, and the images ending up on a porn site. On an ethical level, for me this extends even to when people don't publish, and just weirdly hang on to highly intimate private images. Unless you're keeping them by mutual agreement, and he/she is cool about it, how creepy and sad to try to "hang on" to the perk of seeing your ex naked?Instead of "Why did you dress sexy?" it's "Why did you allow it to happen?" However, there's a world of difference between a couple being privately playful with an Olympus Stylus, or Flip Ultra, and the images ending up on a porn site. On an ethical level, for me this extends even to when people don't publish, and just weirdly hang on to highly intimate private images. Unless you're keeping them by mutual agreement, and he/she is cool about it, how creepy and sad to try to "hang on" to the perk of seeing your ex naked?
Perhaps even the Koblenz ruling doesn't catch the problem early enough, and there should be an official pre-nupping of such items –making it clear who owns what, what they're allowed to do with it, and where it's permitted to end up?Perhaps even the Koblenz ruling doesn't catch the problem early enough, and there should be an official pre-nupping of such items –making it clear who owns what, what they're allowed to do with it, and where it's permitted to end up?
It might slightly "spoil the moment" as you set out your boundaries, but then again, many people think pre-nups about houses and possessions are unsexy/unromantic too. Your reputation and peace of mind have to be just as, or even more, valuable than material possessions.It might slightly "spoil the moment" as you set out your boundaries, but then again, many people think pre-nups about houses and possessions are unsexy/unromantic too. Your reputation and peace of mind have to be just as, or even more, valuable than material possessions.
Clearly, the hordes of scared, ashamed and tricked victims deserve stronger, more focused legislation. In a wider sense, something like this trashes the idea of the sacred contract between two people in a relationship – where basic levels of trust and mutual respect continue long after they've parted company. In this way, the spread of revenge porn taints everybody – not just those directly affected. You see said victims bravely trying to warn others – and the most terrible thing is that they're right. As things stand, I'd strongly advise even the friskiest and most broad-minded not to be sexually photographed or filmed by anyone, under any circumstances.Clearly, the hordes of scared, ashamed and tricked victims deserve stronger, more focused legislation. In a wider sense, something like this trashes the idea of the sacred contract between two people in a relationship – where basic levels of trust and mutual respect continue long after they've parted company. In this way, the spread of revenge porn taints everybody – not just those directly affected. You see said victims bravely trying to warn others – and the most terrible thing is that they're right. As things stand, I'd strongly advise even the friskiest and most broad-minded not to be sexually photographed or filmed by anyone, under any circumstances.
Taking it from those who know, it's just not worth the risk.Taking it from those who know, it's just not worth the risk.
I bet Rihanna felt contrite after Charlie's tauntI bet Rihanna felt contrite after Charlie's taunt
A word of advice – don't ignore Charlie Sheen, ever! Perhaps right now, you're sneering: "I'm going to ignore Charlie Sheen all I like."A word of advice – don't ignore Charlie Sheen, ever! Perhaps right now, you're sneering: "I'm going to ignore Charlie Sheen all I like."
In which case, let me refer you to the recent incident involving Rihanna, who declined to meet Sheen and his fiancée, actress Brett Rossi, in a restaurant in Santa Monica, California .In which case, let me refer you to the recent incident involving Rihanna, who declined to meet Sheen and his fiancée, actress Brett Rossi, in a restaurant in Santa Monica, California .
Sheen launched into a multi-tweet rant last week, saying meeting Rihanna would have felt interminable, that her hair was like a Halloween wig, she needed tips on how to be famous ("from a real vet of this terrain") and: "See ya on the way down (we always do)."Sheen launched into a multi-tweet rant last week, saying meeting Rihanna would have felt interminable, that her hair was like a Halloween wig, she needed tips on how to be famous ("from a real vet of this terrain") and: "See ya on the way down (we always do)."
Rihanna gamely responded: "If that old queen don't get his diapers in a bunch," but it wasn't enough when Sheen had gone full throttle with his status anxiety.Rihanna gamely responded: "If that old queen don't get his diapers in a bunch," but it wasn't enough when Sheen had gone full throttle with his status anxiety.
Tut tut, Rihanna – see what happens when you don't say: "Hi"?Tut tut, Rihanna – see what happens when you don't say: "Hi"?
Some might say that Sheen is too old to be having such tantrums. However, I think it's good of him to give what appears to be a form of storm warning to fellow stars and others – that it's a very bad idea to ignore him… under any circs, got that? Make time for Charlie or else.Some might say that Sheen is too old to be having such tantrums. However, I think it's good of him to give what appears to be a form of storm warning to fellow stars and others – that it's a very bad idea to ignore him… under any circs, got that? Make time for Charlie or else.
Just let Richard III rest in peaceJust let Richard III rest in peace
A judicial review to hear more views about where Richard III should be buried has finally ended. He was due to be buried at Leicester Cathedral when a group called the Plantagenet Alliance said it wanted it taken into consideration that he should be buried in York, as he'd spent much of his life in the north. Now a judge has decided that there's no reason to interfere in plans as they stand and he will get his burial as originally arranged.A judicial review to hear more views about where Richard III should be buried has finally ended. He was due to be buried at Leicester Cathedral when a group called the Plantagenet Alliance said it wanted it taken into consideration that he should be buried in York, as he'd spent much of his life in the north. Now a judge has decided that there's no reason to interfere in plans as they stand and he will get his burial as originally arranged.
Poor Richard. Killed at the Battle of Bosworth in a brutal fashion, the last English king to be killed in battle, and then centuries later he ends up underneath a car park in Leicester.Poor Richard. Killed at the Battle of Bosworth in a brutal fashion, the last English king to be killed in battle, and then centuries later he ends up underneath a car park in Leicester.
I don't think many of us would care to be doomed to an eternity beneath municipal tarmac, as cars toot and cut each other up, and the good folk of Leicester return from their shopping trips with their Marks and Spencer bags, asking each other if they've got any change for the machine, and which way home has got the least traffic?I don't think many of us would care to be doomed to an eternity beneath municipal tarmac, as cars toot and cut each other up, and the good folk of Leicester return from their shopping trips with their Marks and Spencer bags, asking each other if they've got any change for the machine, and which way home has got the least traffic?
It doesn't sound very dignified. If it had been an ancient Indian burial site, there might at least have been a good Poltergeist-style horror movie made of it, featuring children being sucked into haunted cars and demonically possessed ticket machines. As it is, Stephen Spielberg was a no-show and there was just an extremely unflattering portrayal from some fellow going by the name of Shakespeare.It doesn't sound very dignified. If it had been an ancient Indian burial site, there might at least have been a good Poltergeist-style horror movie made of it, featuring children being sucked into haunted cars and demonically possessed ticket machines. As it is, Stephen Spielberg was a no-show and there was just an extremely unflattering portrayal from some fellow going by the name of Shakespeare.
Finally, Richard had the chance to get his remains interred in a nice posh cathedral, and then the Plantagenet Alliance, in its well meaning way, caused a delay. At which point, even the staunchest of anti-royalists must cry: "Enough – just bury the poor sod!"Finally, Richard had the chance to get his remains interred in a nice posh cathedral, and then the Plantagenet Alliance, in its well meaning way, caused a delay. At which point, even the staunchest of anti-royalists must cry: "Enough – just bury the poor sod!"
Few could deny that, what with one thing and another, Richard has suffered enough, living and dead.Few could deny that, what with one thing and another, Richard has suffered enough, living and dead.
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