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Geek Mythology: Apps such as Snapchat show it's the medium that's the message
Newspaper | The Independent
Date | 7.5.2014
Language | English
Country | UK
Topic Tags | sexting, Snapchat, threat, youth
Summary | Snapchat seems to be designed specifically for sexting because all sent photographic material auto-destructs itself after a few seconds. These would ensure that one's nude images do not get distributed further. Snapchat however has a 'best friend' function which displays to everyone with whom users exchange the most snaps - this would be a hinderance in maintaining a clandestine sexting relationship. Also, teenagers use Snapchat most and surely not all of them sext. After all, only because the medium faciliates a specific activity does not mean that it will be used in that way.
Image Description | Photograph of a smartphone, held by a hand, video calling a group of people in a restaurant background.
Image Tags | female(s), hand(s), male(s), smartphone
Hysteria Over Sexting Reaches Peak Absurdity
Newspaper | The Atlantic
Date | 10.7.2014
Language | English
Country | U.S.
Topic Tags | law, sexting, threat, youth
Summary | The law’s classification of juvenile sexting as child pornography is illegitimate. Puts emphasis of legal prosecution on distinction between consensual vs. non-consensual sexting. Non-consensual sexting may then be seen as harrassment or exhibitionism in which case a restraining order could be issued rather than putting the minor who takes explicit pictures of him- or herself in prison and on the sex offenders list. The need to update child pornography laws to exclude consensual sexting among minors became very clear in a Virginia case where the police wanted to photograph a 17 year old suspects' erect penis for court evidence.
Image Description | Close-up photograph of a male-persons groin are with the genitalia covered by the hands.
Image Tags | hand(s), male(s)
Is your teen "sexting"?
Newspaper | Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Date | 20.3.2014
Language | English
Country | U.S.
Topic Tags | law, selfie, sexting, threat, youth
Summary | The police in Cheyenne, WY have started to inform the public about the severe legal consequences of underage sexting. Taking a nude selfie as an underage individual is already a felony under the header of child pornography and so are ownership of distribution of such material, even as a minor. There have been a few sexting cases in the area with around 20 teenagers involved. Parents should warn their children of the dangers involved in making explicit photographs of oneself.
Image Description | Portrait of a local police officer.
Image Tags | male(s)
Nonstop #Gerigate: Ein unpolitisches Komitee will Geri Müllers Rücktritt erzwingen
(Nonstop #Gerigate: An apolitical committee wants to enforce Geri Müller's resignation)
Newspaper | Watson
Date | 30.9.2014
Language | German
Country | Switzerland
Topic Tags | politics, sexting
Summary | Conservative political parties are pressured by many citizens to force Geri Müller's resignation and hold votes for a new mayor. They do however not have no political right to do so since Geri Müller’s misconduct was not illegal and did not interfere with his work as a mayor. Now they are trying to opt out of political action and instated an apolitical committe which is the examine possibilities of forcing Geri Müller out of office.
Image Description | A sad Geri Müller riding a bicycle while being recorded from behind.
Image Tags | camera, male(s)
#gerigate: Geri Müller denkt über Rücktritt nach
(#gerigate: Geri Müller considers resignation)
Newspaper | Watson
Date | 9.9.2014
Language | German
Country | Switzerland
Topic Tags | politics, sexting
Summary | Member of parliament Geri Müller first appeared at the Federal Palace in Bern since his recent sexting scandal broke in the media. He claims to be considering resigning his political positions but ultimately to be happy that he has not made a significant mistake but only a minor, personal derailment. For the moment, he is physically doing well and excited for his work in the parliament and he will be available to answer questions about his recent scandal.
Image Description | Geri Müller being interviewed for television.
Image Tags | male(s)
Swiss mayor suspended over nude selfies taken in office
Newspaper | Daily Monitor
Date | 19.8.2014
Language | English
Country | Uganda
Topic Tags | politics, sexting
Summary | Geri Müller, city mayor of Baden in Switzerland and member of the national parliament has been temporarily suspended while investigations are pursued into his recent sexting scandal. Müller had called the police on his 'woman friend' after she had refused to relinquish all data detrimental to his career and after she had threatened to commit suicide.
Image Description | Black and white illustration of a man's silhouette taking a selfie.
Image Tags | male(s), selfie, smartphone
¿Le mandarías una foto desnudo a tu mejor amigo?
(Would you send a naked picture of yourself to your best friend?)
Newspaper | El País
Date | 15.4.2016
Language | Spanish
Country | Spain
Topic Tags | sexting, texting
Summary | Human beings have three vital functions: communication, reproduction, and drinking/eating. Nowadays, people can satisfy these three functions online. Some might say that sharing naked pictures online is egocentric, but others try to normalize online nudity (e.g. with #FreeTheNipple and #Nutscapes). Another example is frexting (friends + texting); people send (half) naked pictures of themselves to friends instead of sending them to everyone on social media. Unlike popular beliefs, the author of the article found out that users who practice frexting can be males, females, and from different sexual orientations. Unlike sexting and the idealization of bodies, frexting is a way to go beyond the pressure of body representation. Frexting equals normalization and ridicule.
Image Description | Two photographs of frexting on social media: Paco Leon on Twitter, and Chelsea Handler on Instagram, and GIF of a naked woman (breasts and genitalia blurred).
Image Tags | female(s), gifs, male(s), social media
GENERATION SEXT Why intimate selfies are ruining children’s lives and making our kids ill
Newspaper | The Sun
Date | 27.9.2016
Language | English
Country | UK
Topic Tags | (mental) health, research/study, school, sexting, youth
Summary | Sexting can be dangerous for teenagers; it can lead to mental disorders. When teenagers find out their picture is circulating everywhere, they may feel embarrased, anxious, and depressed. Those kids should seek psychological help. Moreover, parents should talk to their children, teach them, and warn them of the risks related to sexting. Parents should also look for any sexting problem signs.
Image Description | Series of five photographs: young woman looking at her phone, teenage girl smiling and wearing a short dress, portrait of a woman safeguarding officer, teenage boy looking at his smartphone, and teenage girl sitting on her bed and using her smartphone.
Image Tags | female(s), male(s), smartphone, text
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