Are you giving awards next year to perverts posting their penis on BMR?
Apparently JDS did. This guy isn’t funny he is sick.
He needs real help.
Posting pictures of a penis (or any intimate, explicit, or sexual images) without the subject’s consent is illegal in many jurisdictions, even if a moderator deletes the post immediately afterward.
The legality of such actions is based on the violation of the subject's privacy and the non-consensual nature of the distribution, rather than whether the post remains visible, according to legal experts.
Legal Consequences
- Image-Based Abuse/Revenge Porn: Sharing intimate images without consent is often classified as "image-based abuse" or "revenge porn." This is illegal in many places, including parts of the US, Canada, and the UK, and can lead to criminal charges, fines, and imprisonment (up to 7 years in some jurisdictions).
- Unsolicited Digital Content: Sending or posting unwanted explicit images ("cyber-flashing") can fall under harassment laws.
- Civil Lawsuits: Victims can bring civil lawsuits against the person who shared the image to claim damages for distress and reputational harm.
Why Deletion Does Not Absolve the Poster
- Act Committed: The crime is completed the moment the image is transmitted or posted without consent, regardless of how long it stays up.
- "Knowingly" Transmitted: The legal standard typically hinges on the act of knowingly sending or posting the explicit content.
- Digital Trail: Even if a moderator deletes the content, it often leaves a digital trail or may have been seen or saved by others before removal.
Yes, posting a picture of a penis to harass someone on a public forum is generally considered
illegal in many jurisdictions and violates the terms of service of almost all websites.
This action, often referred to as
"cyberflashing" (sending unsolicited explicit images) or
online harassment/sexual harassment, can have serious criminal and civil consequences.
Legal and Safety Implications
- Sexual Harassment/Harassment: Posting explicit images to harass someone can be deemed criminal harassment or sexual harassment.
- Obscenity Laws: Many jurisdictions have laws against publishing obscene material in electronic form.
- "Revenge Porn" or Image-Based Abuse: While often used to describe sharing pictures of an ex, many places have expanded laws (like the "Take It Down Act" in the US or similar laws in the UK/Canada) that criminalize the distribution of intimate images without consent to cause distress.
- State-Specific Laws: In places like Texas, sending unsolicited explicit material via electronic means is a crime.
What You Should Do
- Do Not Share the Photo: Do not forward, post, or distribute the screenshot you have. You could become involved in the distribution of illegal content.
- Preserve the Evidence: Keep the screenshot, but do not share it. The metadata (timestamp, username, profile link) can be crucial for identifying the perpetrator.
- Report to the Forum: Inform the forum moderators or administrators about the incident. Most platforms have policies against posting pornography or engaging in harassment, which usually results in an immediate ban.
- Report to Law Enforcement: The recipient of the harassment should consider reporting the incident to the police or relevant cybercrime unit, as this is a form of digital sexual violence.
- Use "Take It Down" Services: If the image was shared on a major platform, there are services that help remove non-consensual intimate images.
