Stolen Facebook photos

[Elizabeth86]

is there anything you can do about it? What if your niece has a picture of your mom on her Facebook and someone takes it posts it somewhere. I can't figure out what to do about it.

[footballmom]

Was it reposted to a person’s account or a business account / used for marketing?  If it was used by a business for marketing, I could comment and message them it needs to be taken down - posted without permission. 

I really don’t feel like anything posted to FB is private, tbh.  

[Elizabeth86]

Just now, footballmom said:

Was it reposted to a person’s account or a business account / used for marketing?  If it was used by a business for marketing, I could comment and message them it needs to be taken down - posted without permission. 

I really don’t feel like anything posted to FB is private, tbh.  

Not a business exactly, hmmm well, how about a county fair. lol I know this is a really bizarre post.

[stephanier.1765]

Just now, Elizabeth86 said:

Not a business exactly, hmmm well, how about a county fair. lol I know this is a really bizarre post.

Did the niece tag this other person when she posted the picture? Just curious, in case it's anyone other than family who reposted the picture.

[footballmom]

How does your mom feel about it? if she’s unhappy about it, she should reach out to the fair and let them know they didn’t have permission to use it and to take it down. 

[Elizabeth86]

6 minutes ago, stephanier.1765 said:

Did the niece tag this other person when she posted the picture? Just curious, in case it's anyone other than family who reposted the picture.

I wouldn't think. She’s not family as far as I know.

[Elizabeth86]

6 minutes ago, footballmom said:

How does your mom feel about it? if she’s unhappy about it, she should reach out to the fair and let them know they didn’t have permission to use it and to take it down. 

Ok, so can the fair take the picture down? I don't like it because you can kind of see my kids cropped out of it and really I don't like that my niece has any of our pictures on Facebook.

[Arcadia]

3 minutes ago, Elizabeth86 said:

Ok, so can the fair take the picture down? I don't like it because you can kind of see my kids cropped out of it and really I don't like that my niece has any of our pictures on Facebook.

For community events, there is sometimes the disclaimer that photos would be taken and used for their social media accounts. However, they typically remove the photos if someone object due to privacy concerns.

However, they should not be using a photo your niece posted unless she hashtag the event. 

[barnwife]

1 minute ago, Elizabeth86 said:

Ok, so can the fair take the picture down? I don't like it because you can kind of see my kids cropped out of it and really I don't like that my niece has any of our pictures on Facebook.

You know, I get where you are coming from. We don't post pics on social media. Actually, we don't even have FB. (Well, technically DH has an account for a very PT job. It is only used for that job.) We've asked people not to post us/our kids. 

But, DH and I both know that in this day and age, keeping anyone completely off social media is a losing battle. If you are in public, your picture might be taken. Heck, just yesterday the kids and I were watching an animal cam at a zoo on the other side of the country. It slightly creeped me out that you could see people visiting the zoo in the corner as they watched the animal. 

But, that's life in 2022. So, while I'd kindly let niece know how we feel, I also wouldn't get too upset if my kids are small/not the focus of the picture (unless she was pointing out there presence). 

 

 

[Elizabeth86]

2 minutes ago, Arcadia said:

For community events, there is sometimes the disclaimer that photos would be taken and used for their social media accounts. However, they typically remove the photos if someone object due to privacy concerns.

However, they should not be using a photo your niece posted unless she hashtag the event. 

It was not at the fair though. The pic was taken at Christmas at my mom’s house.

[Elizabeth86]

2 minutes ago, barnwife said:

You know, I get where you are coming from. We don't post pics on social media. Actually, we don't even have FB. (Well, technically DH has an account for a very PT job. It is only used for that job.) We've asked people not to post us/our kids. 

But, DH and I both know that in this day and age, keeping anyone completely off social media is a losing battle. If you are in public, your picture might be taken. Heck, just yesterday the kids and I were watching an animal cam at a zoo on the other side of the country. It slightly creeped me out that you could see people visiting the zoo in the corner as they watched the animal. 

But, that's life in 2022. So, while I'd kindly let niece know how we feel, I also wouldn't get too upset if my kids are small/not the focus of the picture (unless she was pointing out there presence). 

 

 

The pic wasn't taken in public though.

[Arcadia]

1 minute ago, Elizabeth86 said:

It was not at the fair though. The pic was taken at Christmas at my mom’s house.

That’s weird. You should message the person (not your niece) to remove the photo. It is not like your niece submitted the photo for a competition. 

[Elizabeth86]

Just now, Arcadia said:

That’s weird. You should message the person (not your niece) to remove the photo. It is not like your niece submitted the photo for a competition. 

I did and she didn't.

[El...]

I think Facebook has a report method. Maybe click around the photo and look for a menu that includes that option? I have no idea how helpful they will be, though. 

[Katy]

I think you can report the photo to Facebook as the copyright holder & have them take it down

[heartlikealion]

Was the image a profile or cover photo? If not, she can hide it by making her audience "friends only." They shouldn't be able to see her albums. 

[Elizabeth86]

2 minutes ago, heartlikealion said:

Was the image a profile or cover photo? If not, she can hide it by making her audience "friends only." They shouldn't be able to see her albums. 

I have no idea. I just know it was her pic because she and I stood side by side and took the same pics at Christmas and they aren't mine so they came from her.

[GoodGrief3]

Legally, photographer has ownership of the photo. If it was a photo you took, the easiest thing (if you have already messaged the fair and they refused to remove it) is to report it to Facebook for copyright infringement and have them take it down.

Your mom could also ask the fair to take it down since she is the subject of the photo. They would be more likely to honor her direct request than that of a family member.

Past that, there are legal routes one could go but probably more expensive and more trouble than it is worth for most people.

[TexasProud]

1 minute ago, Elizabeth86 said:

I have no idea. I just know it was her pic because she and I stood side by side and took the same pics at Christmas and they aren't mine so they came from her.

So she took the photos she posted?

[Elizabeth86]

2 minutes ago, TexasProud said:

So she took the photos she posted?

My niece took the photo and put it on Facebook at Christmas and a stranger stole them and posted them.

Edited June 27, 2022 by Elizabeth86

[GoodGrief3]

Just now, Elizabeth86 said:

My niece took the photo and a stranger stole them and posted them.

If your niece is the photographer, she can contact Facebook to have the photo removed for copyright infringment

[TexasProud]

11 minutes ago, Elizabeth86 said:

My niece took the photo and put it on Facebook at Christmas and a stranger stole them and posted them.

AHHH.  Ok, I got it now.  How strange.  I thought the niece stole the photo off of YOUR page. 

[Elizabeth86]

Just now, TexasProud said:

AHHH.  Ok, I got it now.  How strange.  I thought the niece stole the photo off of YOUR page. 

Sorry for the confusion. It's odd, but my mom has gone viral for her fair winnings and she isn't on the internet in any way so people are trying to find the mystery lady. Lol

[footballmom]

So, it’s sounds like two issues: letting your niece know she should ask you before posting pictures that include you, your spouse and your children; two, reporting the picture to FB and asking the fair to remove the photo (which it sounds like you’ve done).  Hope they take it down! 

[Elizabeth86]

7 minutes ago, footballmom said:

So, it’s sounds like two issues: letting your niece know she should ask you before posting pictures that include you, your spouse and your children; two, reporting the picture to FB and asking the fair to remove the photo (which it sounds like you’ve done).  Hope they take it down! 

I've poked around but I can't really find the option to report a stolen picture. I'm contacting the fair tomorrow.

[Scarlett]

I found the story but not the photo yet.  So cool.  I don’t understand why you can’t just enjoy the amazing story you mom has generated. 

[Scarlett]

Someone has made a FB titled ‘<her name> Baking Queen.  It is so funny.  

[KSera]

2 hours ago, Elizabeth86 said:

Sorry for the confusion. It's odd, but my mom has gone viral for her fair winnings and she isn't on the internet in any way so people are trying to find the mystery lady. Lol

Lol, I found the page, and the comments about your mom all the way down the whole fb page are hilarious. On the other hand, I’m the same way about pictures so I don’t blame you. I didn’t see it on there for what it’s worth (i’m viewing as a public viewer though, not as a Facebook member, if that matters). I don’t want to say anything specific so as not to lead all of her adoring fans to this site, but she must be a whiz in her field! I hope your mom isn’t upset about her newfound fame and popularity.

[Scarlett]

I found another FB.  This is so cute. @Elizabeth86 you should share her name so everyone can see the story.  It is so cute and heartwarming. The world needs this right now.

[KSera]

Just now, Scarlett said:

I found another FB.  This is so cute. @Elizabeth86 you should share her name so everyone can see the story.  It is so cute and heartwarming. The world needs this right now.

That would lead all the world who is searching for her to this thread and this board, so it seems better as a PM or for people who are interested to just do their own search. It is very cute though. 

[Scarlett]

2 minutes ago, KSera said:

That would lead all the world who is searching for her to this thread and this board, so it seems better as a PM or for people who are interested to just do their own search. It is very cute though. 

Oh good point.  

[GoodGrief3]

Her story is delightful! I would love to know if her baked goods are as good as they say! ;-)

[Elizabeth86]

8 hours ago, Scarlett said:

I found the story but not the photo yet.  So cool.  I don’t understand why you can’t just enjoy the amazing story you mom has generated. 

The story is fine, but if she is private and does not want her image online. Most comments are fine, but some people have said ugly things.

Edited June 27, 2022 by Elizabeth86

[Elizabeth86]

7 hours ago, KSera said:

Lol, I found the page, and the comments about your mom all the way down the whole fb page are hilarious. On the other hand, I’m the same way about pictures so I don’t blame you. I didn’t see it on there for what it’s worth (i’m viewing as a public viewer though, not as a Facebook member, if that matters). I don’t want to say anything specific so as not to lead all of her adoring fans to this site, but she must be a whiz in her field! I hope your mom isn’t upset about her newfound fame and popularity.

She's handling it fine, but we aren't loving people stealing personal pics.

[Scarlett]

40 minutes ago, Elizabeth86 said:

She's handling it fine, but we aren't loving people stealing personal pics.

I am sorry it bothers you.  I think the ship has sailed though.  It will die down soon.  The bigger deal you make of it now the more likely someone else will go looking for a photo of her.  

[Elizabeth86]

1 minute ago, Scarlett said:

I am sorry it bothers you.  I think the ship has sailed though.  It will die down soon.  The bigger deal you make of it now the more likely someone else will go looking for a photo of her.  

Yes I suppose so. 

[cintinative]

8 hours ago, Scarlett said:

Someone has made a FB titled ‘<her name> Baking Queen.  It is so funny.  

No way! That's your mom?! @Elizabeth86? She's like an internet legend!

[heartlikealion]

I urge you to have her (and you, if applicable) keep privacy settings that don’t allow random strangers access to photos. 

sure, nothing is truly safe but it helps to have posts and albums set to “friends only” or a custom list. 

[Elizabeth86]

28 minutes ago, cintinative said:

No way! That's your mom?! @Elizabeth86? She's like an internet legend!

Yep!

[Elizabeth86]

10 minutes ago, heartlikealion said:

I urge you to have her (and you, if applicable) keep privacy settings that don’t allow random strangers access to photos. 

sure, nothing is truly safe but it helps to have posts and albums set to “friends only” or a custom list. 

Yeah, I have no photos on my Facebook page.

[Janeway]

Once, when someone else posted a picture of my children on their page, I reported it to FB. FB took it down. 

[Dianthus]

Nm

Edited June 28, 2022 by Spirea

[Scarlett]

On 6/26/2022 at 6:53 PM, Elizabeth86 said:

is there anything you can do about it? What if your niece has a picture of your mom on her Facebook and someone takes it posts it somewhere. I can't figure out what to do about it.

I just saw that your mom is going to be in a radio show tomorrow morning…. Is this true? How exciting …. 

[YaelAldrich]

Please someone PM me. I'm dying to know and I'm dumb.... 

[Ann.without.an.e]

1 minute ago, YaelAldrich said:

Please someone PM me. I'm dying to know and I'm dumb.... 

me too 😬

[YaelAldrich]

Just now, Ann.without.an.e said:

me too 😬

I don't like that we're both dumb but I do like that we're in it together! 👯‍♀️

[Arcadia]

15 minutes ago, Ann.without.an.e said:

me too 😬

 

13 minutes ago, YaelAldrich said:

I don't like that we're both dumb but I do like that we're in it together! 👯‍♀️

Will PM 🙂

[Catwoman]

24 minutes ago, YaelAldrich said:

Please someone PM me. I'm dying to know and I'm dumb.... 

 

22 minutes ago, Ann.without.an.e said:

me too 😬

 

20 minutes ago, YaelAldrich said:

I don't like that we're both dumb but I do like that we're in it together! 👯‍♀️

 

I want to know, too! I feel like such an idiot because so many people seem to have found it on their own! I'm glad to know that you two smart women haven't figured it out yet, either!!!

 

[Elizabeth86]

48 minutes ago, Scarlett said:

I just saw that your mom is going to be in a radio show tomorrow morning…. Is this true? How exciting …. 

It is an dear goodness I'm nervous. She is so hard of hearing, I have no idea what she said. 😂

[Arcadia]

13 minutes ago, Catwoman said:

 

I want to know, too! I feel like such an idiot because so many people seem to have found it on their own! I'm glad to know that you two smart women haven't figured it out yet, either!!!

PM you too. I searched by baking and fair.