The new age of Voyeurism
6 April 2013 4:08 AM GMT
It is well known that men can be great voyeurs. Voyeurism is a type of high that is common to both men and women; however the former are generally more associated with this kind of activity. Through the ages some men have been peeping toms, ogling at unclad women, through the lens of a binocular or simply chinks in doors or windows. When an undressed woman is unaware that she is being watched, it becomes an ugly infringement on ones privacy, instead of being a simple prank. Â
Though voyeurism has been there since the beginning of time, it has finally turned into a very sleazy sport in the new millennium, thanks to a host of gadgets like pinhole cameras or the mobile phones.
The mobile phone today has taken the centre stage in this game of voyeurism. Fitted with high resolution cameras they can click pictures with life like colors and picture quality. The new generation of phones in the hand of a voyeur can create havoc in anyone’s life. A hapless girl may be clicked while in the change room or at a sea beach with absolutely no knowledge of such a dangerous prank. The internet coupled with revolution in communication technology and data transfer mediums like the infamous MMS, have the power to destroy lives at the touch of a button. Rapid data exchange between users can make a local video recording, accessible to millions.
An instant sensation is created, especially if it features a leading actress or even a starlet, in various stages of undress. A careless move even with a trusted boyfriend can become a reason for lifelong embarrassment.
Some people claim that often when it comes to an actresses or model, this medium is manipulated by the victim for maximum publicity. Starlets with flagging careers will instantly get noticed by all the right people, in case her MMS gets leaked. She may even make the morning headlines.
However in most cases the world over, it has been observed that fake videos or morphed images are the culprits, done by creative individuals who indulge in this sick sport of digital voyeurism, just to victimize and torment their favorite matinee idols.
In my opinion such individuals must be given the luxury of enjoying an all expenses paid holiday, at the picture perfect 10 X 10 foot jail cell, where they may explore their creativity with the help of a stick of chalk, but within the confines of their permanent lockup …….
Salloli Kumar has been a regular on the page 3 circuit for nearly a decade
Though voyeurism has been there since the beginning of time, it has finally turned into a very sleazy sport in the new millennium, thanks to a host of gadgets like pinhole cameras or the mobile phones.
The mobile phone today has taken the centre stage in this game of voyeurism. Fitted with high resolution cameras they can click pictures with life like colors and picture quality. The new generation of phones in the hand of a voyeur can create havoc in anyone’s life. A hapless girl may be clicked while in the change room or at a sea beach with absolutely no knowledge of such a dangerous prank. The internet coupled with revolution in communication technology and data transfer mediums like the infamous MMS, have the power to destroy lives at the touch of a button. Rapid data exchange between users can make a local video recording, accessible to millions.
An instant sensation is created, especially if it features a leading actress or even a starlet, in various stages of undress. A careless move even with a trusted boyfriend can become a reason for lifelong embarrassment.
Some people claim that often when it comes to an actresses or model, this medium is manipulated by the victim for maximum publicity. Starlets with flagging careers will instantly get noticed by all the right people, in case her MMS gets leaked. She may even make the morning headlines.
However in most cases the world over, it has been observed that fake videos or morphed images are the culprits, done by creative individuals who indulge in this sick sport of digital voyeurism, just to victimize and torment their favorite matinee idols.
In my opinion such individuals must be given the luxury of enjoying an all expenses paid holiday, at the picture perfect 10 X 10 foot jail cell, where they may explore their creativity with the help of a stick of chalk, but within the confines of their permanent lockup …….
Salloli Kumar has been a regular on the page 3 circuit for nearly a decade
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