While browsing social media yesterday, I came across a particular provider's post on X that caught my attention. The post was straightforward, which I'll get into in a moment, but what really struck me was the picture the provider shared. It made me question whether this could be considered doxxing.
The gist of the post was this: The provider was frustrated with two men who were being more forward than they should have been, seemingly because they considered themselves handsome and expected special treatment as a result. The provider didn’t appreciate their behavior, so she decided to expose their faces to the world.
Regardless of how these men approached the provider, I don’t think it justifies posting their faces on the internet, especially considering the implications.
If you go through the comments, there’s a good chance that the people behind these two numbers aren't actually the ones in the pictures. One provider even came forward, saying that one of the men had been using the same copy-and-paste picture for years. So, whether it’s actually the man in the photo is questionable—but I think that’s beside the point.
I realize this isn't exactly doxxing—there’s no sensitive information being revealed, and the provider's intentions may not have been malicious. However, posting a photo of two clients' faces (real or not) seems excessive, even if they were being narcissistic. Do they deserve to be outed as clients just because they were acting like jerks? I don’t think they deserve to have their lives turned upside down because of the potential consequences that come with seeing a provider.
I think this situation reflects one of our biggest fears: seeing our faces plastered on social media just for enjoying what we love. I understand this is avoidable—being respectful and decent isn’t difficult for most—but it feels like the smallest things can set a provider off these days.
The gist of the post was this: The provider was frustrated with two men who were being more forward than they should have been, seemingly because they considered themselves handsome and expected special treatment as a result. The provider didn’t appreciate their behavior, so she decided to expose their faces to the world.Regardless of how these men approached the provider, I don’t think it justifies posting their faces on the internet, especially considering the implications.
If you go through the comments, there’s a good chance that the people behind these two numbers aren't actually the ones in the pictures. One provider even came forward, saying that one of the men had been using the same copy-and-paste picture for years. So, whether it’s actually the man in the photo is questionable—but I think that’s beside the point.
I realize this isn't exactly doxxing—there’s no sensitive information being revealed, and the provider's intentions may not have been malicious. However, posting a photo of two clients' faces (real or not) seems excessive, even if they were being narcissistic. Do they deserve to be outed as clients just because they were acting like jerks? I don’t think they deserve to have their lives turned upside down because of the potential consequences that come with seeing a provider.
I think this situation reflects one of our biggest fears: seeing our faces plastered on social media just for enjoying what we love. I understand this is avoidable—being respectful and decent isn’t difficult for most—but it feels like the smallest things can set a provider off these days.
