Though in this case it does seem that Commons has given sound advice that
any photos submitted should be accompanied by a model release.

If only more photos on Commons had model releases!


On Tue, May 20, 2014 at 9:26 PM, Chris Keating
<chriskeatingw...@gmail.com>wrote:

>
> @Risker: I was thinking the same, hence my disagreement with Odder's
>> decision. But I've visited the linked website (NSFW) and one can only
>> assume that the person on the pictures is fully aware of the implication
>> of
>> said photos on the internet and willing to see them diffused.
>
>
> I don't think "there are pictures of someone on the internet" can in any
> circumstances imply "that person has given their consent for those pictures
> to be on the internet".
>
> Even if it is clear that the person concerned gave permission for the
> picture to be taken, that is no evidence that they have given any consent
> for those pictures to be circulated.
>
> Chris
>
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