December 19, 2012

Instagram in Kuwait: Will You Delete or Keep?

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I along with most people on the planet realized that the moment Facebook took over Instagram there would be some major changes and privacy issues.  I can’t stand Facebook and want nothing to do with it.  Unfortunately I adore Instagram as a blog tool but that love is fading fast. 

Link: How to Export Your Instagram Photos Before Facebook Ruins Everything

Yesterday Instagram users were notified of their new, updated privacy policy that will be effective on January 16, 2013.  You can read about it [here].  According to their new policy they will own your photographs and do whatever they want with them. I think that conservative regions like the Middle East will have an enormous problem with that when you consider a girl’s picture could be used for advertisements around the world.  Hollywood celebrities also have an issue with it and many have threatened to delete their accounts. You can read about Kim Kardashian and others who threaten to delete [here].

I’m seriously considering deleting the blog Instagram account before January 16th.  I removed all my personal pictures from Instagram shortly after Facebook took over.  Most of us could see this coming from miles away. 

Readers, what are your thoughts on the new policy and will you delete or keep your Instagram account?

Update: After User Uproar, Instagram Apologizes and Reverts to Old Terms of Service

 
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2 comments:

  1. I'll definitely keep mine though I don't use it too often. I can't imagine photos of my cats are going to be a high priority item :)

    However, the new policy isn't as bad (or even different) as it seems. People still own their photos and maintain all rights to them. Instagram can only use them in advertisements for Instagram -- not selling them off to other advertisers and/or agencies. They aren't necessarily making a profit from the photos, just using them as a way to market their product. Similar to the way local salons post photos of hair and makeup jobs they've done. The photos is of someone else, but the their site uses it to advertise what they offer.

    On the other hand, I can see why famous people would consider deleting their accounts. They're actually paid to have their image used as a marketing tool. Instagram is basically stealing what other merchants have to pay for when it comes to the face of a celebrity.

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    1. AG, as Bloggers in Kuwait we are celebrities! Didn't you know that already...;) Hehe!

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