Do not do revenge porn

How not to fight unwanted pics

 

 A friend sent me this pic taken of their local free newspaper. They were shocked as the article seemed to be advocating and encouraging its users to do revenge porn. I tracked down the full article here.

What is Revenge Porn:

 Revenge porn is the distribution of nude or otherwise adult private images without the owners consent. These images can but do not necessarily have to have been originally freely shared or necessarily distributed after a break up. Indeed any sharing of sexually explicit material to humiliate or intimidate can be considered revenge porn.

Is it Legal?

 While there is no current national revenge porn crime in Australia at the time of writing this.  There are national laws against using a device to harass, cause offence or menace, as the right wing in Australia do this all the time, it obviously isn't usually enforced. Some states do have other laws that might apply if you did take the articles advice. 

 Victoria has laws against distributing intimate images without consent. 

 Western Australia can place restraining orders that disallow the distribution of intimate images. 

 South Australia it is a crime to distribute such images.

  Should i send Nudes?

Short answer is probably not, but think about it first. Read the recipients profile, ask your self some questions;
1. Are you legal age?

2. Does the recipient want to see this?

3. Is the recipient legal age?

4. Do you trust the recipient?

5. Is the pic/clip flattering?

6. Are you okay with the chance it could be leaked, hacked or redistributed?

7. Is the recipient at a location that looking at this would be appropriate?

8. Is the pic you?

9. Do you have permission to distribute this?

10. Do you really want to send it?

If you answer no to any of these questions, don't send it!

How should you Fight Unwanted Pics? 

 Firstly do not under any circumstances redistribute intimate or sexual images or clips you have without the persons express permission, and even then get them to distribute them themselves.

 If you receive a nude you don't like just delete it, and block or report the person if that seems like an appropriate response.

 You could let them know that the pic wasn't appreciated, or just wasn't flattering even, ouch! 

 Just chill, i get unsolicited nudes all the time, yer it can be annoying, but i try to think of it as the person has reached out and trusted me with a look at their most private parts, that changes my attitude. 

 I am still unlikely to go on a date with a guy that instead of saying hello just sends me a pic of his junk but i also know that the guys and girls that do that must be being rewarded for it or they wouldn't do it right? 

 Honestly asking for nudes is kind of a turn off for me, i want dinner and a movie first man.

 If you are underage and you are being sent (or asked for) nudes definitely contact the authority!

 If your nudes are being spread definitely get legal advice as i am not a lawyer.

Fact Check laws 

Alternatives to nudes

Breakdown of laws

Review: Death Note

Death Note Review

This is a review of the Death Note collection on 9 DVDs.

 There may be minor spoilers in the pictures shown, and notes but this was released in 2006 so i am a little late to the Death Note party.

There was a manga  released first but i have not read any of it, so this review is just the series.

 The series introduces Shinigami or death gods who live in a dull and boring realm and can extend there lives by taking the lives of humans.

 Each  Shinigami has their own Death Note, this is a book that will cause the death of anyone whose name is written within. The Shinigami will gain the life of that being.

 Light Yagami an intelligent young man, finds a Death Note and takes on a mission to make the world a better place by writing the names of criminals in it.

 The Death Note Light finds is dropped in our realm by the Shinigami Ryuk.

Ryuk seems to be visiting human realm to alleviate his boredom.

 Lights antics soon come to the attention of the authorities and of another young genius called only L. I am not sure who L works for but it seems he is like a private contractor hired by the government to solve crimes.

 The series follows the psychological drama as Light and L match wits in order to fulfill their desires. It is generally well done but does sometimes get a little into the "I out thought you and knew you were going to do that so i did this, but knowing you would know that i would do this,  i did this other thing as well..etc."

 The dynamics between Light and L are great and we were often left wondering if there was a little more to the relationship. The series doesn't shy away from such things as one female character was clearly in love with another. But the relationship between L and Light is only strongly hinted at.

 Don't come to this show expecting man on man loving, its sadly just not shown on screen.

There is only a very small amount of fan-service here.

 The art is amazingly good, and i absolutely love the design of the various Shinigami. Though i wish they and their real were explored more.

 What must be towards the end of the second season kind of takes a downward spiral for me, i wasn't as interested in where the story was heading.

 The show explores themes of morality, justice and death. I really did enjoy it and really want more.

 I am a little confused but Death Note Relight (1&2) seems to be the same anime but from Kyuks perspective and there are some live action movies also available. Be aware that the live-action movies may have English subtitles but may not be dubbed in English.

 This is a great show, low on the action but highly engaging. The DVD set is released by Madman in Australia and while the DVD set is of good quality i can not recommend purchasing it through the Madman web store after the problems i have had with them.