Asking Eric: You don't have the right to post photos of other people's weddings

"Enthusiastic and informed consent is the way to go here. Before posting, show the photo to the people who are in it. Ask, Do you mind if I post this on [this platform]? Every. Single. Time. You don't own their faces. There are lots of reasons someone might not want a photo posted, ranging from it simply being an unflattering shot, to future employers Googling their name, through to hiding from an abusive ex or being in witness protection."

"When it comes to someone's digital footprint, it's always better to ask permission than to ask for forgiveness after posting. And when it comes to sharing personal news online, it's best to ask oneself, Whose news is this? If it's your news, you can share it. If it's someone else's news, even if that person is a child or close relative, get their OK. Or better yet, let them share it and follow their lead."

Obtain enthusiastic and informed consent before posting photos that include other people. Show the photo to everyone pictured and ask, "Do you mind if I post this on [this platform]?" every single time. Respect that people do not own others' faces and may have many reasons to refuse, including unflattering images, visibility to future employers, escaping an abusive ex, or witness protection. Recognize that privacy settings do not eliminate risk because platform terms of use often grant platforms broad rights over posted content. Determine whose news it is; if it belongs to someone else, obtain permission or allow them to share. A separate situation describes difficulty managing a talented but arrogant worker hired to do home repairs, where the worker's dismissive demeanor and grumpy remarks create interpersonal strain despite valuable skills.

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