Gubernatorial candidate posts nude photos online
An Arizona Gubernatorial candidate for 2010 is the showcase of what NOT to do by posting nude photos of himself and a woman on the internet through Flickr, a social networking photo posting site.
Many know that I am a recovering political hack now a social web consultant. I am of the philosophy that being authentic and honest on the social web, meaning putting your real character out there and being less reserved, is an effective and positive way to utilize social networks. However, there are limits, starting with common sense. Case in point…
The latest in crossing the line is from 2010 Arizona Gubernatorial Candidate John Paul Mitchell (aka “aznextgov” on Twitter.) He has nearly 2,000 followers on Twitter. Last night he posted new head shots on his Flickr account, which also included pictures of a nude women. He even failed to block out the face of the woman, whose nude photos are now on the internet for the world to see. This is irresponsible and offensive behavior.
Soon after these photos were posted, he and I had a conversation about appropriateness and tactful use of the social web, he apparently has took that to heart and deleted a significant amount of the photos.
Photos were grabbed and posted and to specific nude photo I edited to protect the innocent here:
(photo removed: see reason)
Questions:
1) How does anyone think that posting nude photos of your partner in a public space a social norm?
2) When running for governor how does someone not think this is an issue?
His response to this;
aznextgov: @kspidel I’m very positive, upbeat, confident, and passionate. I think that can go a long way. No crack here!about 9 hours ago
kspidel: @aznextgov have you seen any gov look like that and be credible in a right wing state? seriously? what kind of special crack are you on? # in reply to aznextgov
aznextgov: @kspidel apparently people can’t take photos of themselves. # in reply to kspidel
kspidel: @aznextgov ear ring topless photos in ur bathroom photos of ladies that u apparently dig = ASU kid w/ a book to sell. How is this serious? #
Maybe this was just a way to raise money?
Epic fail!
Ok people, let this lesson be…
Hire a social web consultant before you seek public office! Kthxbye ;)
UPDATE: I have been asked to remove this by AZNextGov here. Out of respect of the innocent (the woman) I will bemove this post by close of business today. But this needs to be an example of what NOT to do. Thus I feel responsable to leave this story up for the day.
