Social Media Tagging Etiquette: Clinton Kelly Weighs In On What's Right & Wrong

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Social Media Tagging Etiquette: Clinton Kelly Weighs In On What's Right & Wrong

We all know what it's like to have a photo that we don't like tagged on social media — but does every photo need approval? Clinton Kelly answers.

"These days, any picture that is taken of you, you can pretty much assume it's going to end up in the public somewhere," Clinton says. "I think that when it comes to your very best friends and your closest family, you should assume that they have the right to post a picture of you online without your permission." 

"However," he goes on, "if they say to you, 'You know what, I really don't like that picture. Can you please either untag me or take it down?' You should honor that request as a good friend or a family member."

Now, if you want to be ultra-conservative, you may just want to get their permission first. On the other hand.

As with many things, the golden rule is applicable here — only post photos of others that you would want posted of you. Be sensitive to reasons why someone might not want a photo posted beyond just how they look. Maybe they're on vacation and didn't clear it with their boss or maybe they're wearing an outfit that shows off a tattoo that grandma doesn't know they have.

Plus, hear why he started his new online video series, "Basic Grammar For Basic B*****s." 

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