"Unauthorized" pictures??

[O'Neille]

I think it's a compliment that someone would want a photograph of you. As long as you don't have a problem with it. Who knows where you might see yourself in the future. I had a great day of compliments and a young kid in Wal-Mart said "excuse me sir, may I ask where you got your kilt?" I was not shocked about the question, just the perfectly good manners and use of language. It would probably be better if they asked but your appearance may prove to be a little unapproachable by some while it is very conducive to interactions with others.

Ward, Wally's going out tonight did you get a babysitter for the Beav? Yes June, it's TatooBradley. O'Neille

[RockyR]

This happens to me on a semi regular basis. MOST times, people ask if they can have their picture taken with me. Once in a while, they just snap a pic and keep on going (or run away for some reason... like I'M gonna chase 'em)

Don't worry about them and take it as a compliment.

[davedove]

I couldn't begin to give you any information about the law concerning being photographed in a public place. I'm not a lawyer and I don't pretend to be.

And I'm not going to consider someone that just happens to be caught in a picture being taken of something else (think people at a tourist site).

However, I do think it is terrible manners to specifically photograph someone without their permission.

[Raphael]

That happens to me a lot, specially when I wear my workman.

[A Hay]

I think you raise a good question that has implications beyond what you discuss.

I don't mind if someone takes a picture of me for their own use. However, with the advent of the internet and the ease of sending and sharing pictures all over the world, I have reassessed my own beliefs about publishing someone else's picture that I take, particularly if there is some reason that could put the other person in a bad light. Now I generally ask someone if I can take their picture and if I can publish it on this forum or elsewhere.

Our own Kilt Do's and Don'ts is often funny, but in my mind sometimes morally questionable in the sense of would I like to see myself portrayed that way.

There are some exceptions however. Someone in a public show, like reenactors, probably should expect photos and publishing of them. Similarly, when I publish photos of myself here, I have to expect some comments that might not be complimentary, but are usually helpful.

A slightly bad experience in the past has made me sensitive to the power of the internet to do harm to others. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you is not a bad rule of thumb and I'm happy to see that this forum is in that vein most of the time.

Friendly kidding among ourselves is fine, but there are not so nice people out there that could take advantage of what we reveal about ourselves and those we care about. So I'm a little cautious about what I post.

These are just my opinions, and I'm sure there are others who don't share them. I'd like to hear what you think.

Tom

[auld argonian]

I've had this happen as well...the question is do they want a photo so that they can show it and say, "I ran into this very interestingly dressed fellow at the mall today...isn't this cool?" or "You just have to see the photo I took of this whack-o in a kilt at the mall today...is this guy screwy or what?"

You never know...this is still all part of maintaining your composure while wearing the kilt...or having tats or an unusual hair style or whatever...these are all things that you do for yourself and you just have to take it in stride and hope for the best.

Best

AA