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And, with an international forum, sorting could be difficult, indeed.

As far as i am aware the site operates under US law so whatever goes there should (in theory) be applied to the site.

Personally I think it is the responsibility of the photographer to get a model release, and even then it is a matter of work ethic.  It only becomes a matter of law if the person in the photo then decides to claim - and how many people have you seen press charges against an amateur or small-time professional? I mean that with all due respect, none of us here have contracts to large companies worth $$'s which would require model releases to save their own skin and profits should someone ask for payment as a model in retrospect. I'd love to see an example of a person used in a photo who didnt sign a model release claim against a photographer purely based on principle. (and celebrity vs the pap doesnt count in that btw as we arent the pap).

And any sort of studio modelling work, well the model should be asked to sign a model release before the shoot anyway - it is just good practice which protects both parties. I know there are laws and principles at work here i dont need to be told about right to privacy and freedoms... But the identifiable random on the street for personal use and review among peers? Who cares as long as it is in good taste? (ie not a pap-style photo which shows the person in a bad light - in which case that is just mean)

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