Man Accused Of Internet Exposure After Posting Blurred Photo Of Neighbor's Kids On Private Facebook Group

"The mother of the boys yelled at me for having posted their photo "to the entire internet."

Sophia

• Published in Interesting
• April 28, 2024

Internet privacy is a critical concern in today's digital age, where vast amounts of personal information are shared online. To protect their privacy, individuals can use several methods.

One basic step is adjusting the privacy settings on social media platforms to control who sees their posts and personal information. For example, Facebook users can set their profiles to private, allowing only approved friends to view their content.

Additionally, using strong, unique passwords and two-factor authentication enhances security and prevents unauthorized access. Regularly updating software also helps safeguard against vulnerabilities that might be exploited to access private data.

The importance of these privacy measures is highlighted in a Reddit post where a person faced backlash for sharing a photo of neighbor's kids in a private neighborhood Facebook group. The person posted the image with blurred faces to address a recurring issue with property damage, believing they were maintaining anonymity and respecting privacy by limiting the exposure to a small, secured group of local residents.

However, the reaction from one of the parents suggests a misunderstanding of what constitutes public versus private sharing online. This situation underscores the delicate balance between using digital platforms for community issues and respecting individual privacy expectations.

Just take a look at this...

Suburban HOA area has two private Facebook groups: one for the entire community (4k members), one for the resident's area (180 members), both requiring proof of residence.

For a year, kids have been using their corner property as a hangout spot, although it's technically HOA's.

Kids cause damage and litter on both OP's and HOA's lawns.

OP's avoiding complaints due to Facebook group negativity but reached the breaking point when kids broke the porch ornament and fled.

OP's upset about sentimental ornament broken by kids. Tried to talk to them, but they fled. OP doesn't know their parents or where they live.

Posted blurred photo of kids from doorbell cam to smaller FB group. Asked for help talking to them and informing parents of their friends.

Reply, DM, and door knock within 30 seconds. Boys' mother yelled about internet photo, monopolized conversation for 10 minutes.

OP took down the photo but couldn't explain. Mother insisted on being a "neighbor" to resolve and offered to pay, but declined.

They blurred faces and limited the audience to respect privacy. She insisted it was public to the entire internet, which they denied.

She mentioned her public Facebook profile with her kids' photos and names. She now thinks the speaker is stalking her and claiming the HOA area, which they deny.

Scroll down to see what people had to say...

Maybe next time, call the police and let Ms. Mama Bear handle her cubs' antics herself.

They should share their side in the FB group, letting the truth roam free. As for more advice, it's as elusive as a cat in a maze.

Call the cops next time...

Blurred faces are fair game. Mom's just mad her kids got caught being little troublemakers.

She keeps her kids offline, but if they cause trouble, she wants to know. Can't teach if in the dark!

She should've managed her kids instead of blaming them. They did their part; she should've done hers.

Any parent would be grateful for a heads-up to deal with things effectively.

Whether it's HOA or not, it's camera time. Next step: call the cops on those corner-lot partiers!

If she wants privacy, her kids shouldn't be causing public chaos. Time for a cop chat!

She's just miffed her kids were caught without an apology. Sprinkle some justice with a motion-activated sprinkler!

Call the cops next time with damage pics. Mama bear can chat with the officers.

Navigating the digital neighborhood can be trickier than a backyard fence dispute. Even with privacy settings dialed in, it’s wise to remember: what goes online might go 'over the fence'—and not everyone appreciates the view. Best to knock on doors before clicking "share."

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Sophia