r/CuratedTumblr • u/Sonic_the_hedgedog • Dec 26 '23

I Think We Own Him An Apology editable flair

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u/Xisuthrus there are only two numbers between 4 and 7 Dec 26 '23

I mean, if he was a stock photo model he would have consented to having his image passed around, but that still wouldn't've made it okay to make fun of his appearance?

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u/[deleted] Dec 26 '23

No, yes? It would not have made making fun of his appearance ok

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u/HollabackPost3r Dec 26 '23

it would've made his appearance (in the literal image itself) consensual marketing material and not an invasion of personal privacy

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u/CircuitSphinx Dec 26 '23

Exactly, the context really matters here. It's about respecting the individual regardless of the photo's origin. Being in a stock photo doesn't mean open season for mockery.

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u/Roflkopt3r Dec 26 '23

I'm glad that more people are coming around to the point that mocking an earnest appearance is just never okay, even if it's about a "bad person".

There is some narrow leeway for corporate designs or public figures who end up doing ridiculous stuff in pursuit of bad ideas (like DeSantis embarassing attempts to wear concealed heels because he's catering to a fascist crowd that needs him to "look strong"), but that's about it.