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The industry board has officially adopted the policy requiring all digitally altered images to carry a clear disclosure label. This success belongs to the 217 individuals who demanded transparency regarding realistic beauty standards. We will monitor these publications to ensure the new labeling requirements are implemented consistently.

November 20, 2015

Edited Photos Should be Labeled "Edited"

Edited Photos Should be Labeled "Edited"

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Started by Andreas Campanale 10 years, 10 months ago

Magazine editors include edited images that can give unrealistic perceptions of beauty. Men and women internalize these images in their head and try to become like them. For instance, viewers can force themselves not to eat to become skinnier. If magazine editors use edited photos, they should include a label saying the image has been edited. The label would help men and women not feel as bad about their own bodies knowing without the use of editing, models look no better than them.

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November 5, 2015

The stories shared in the comments regarding the toll of unrealistic imagery remain a powerful reminder of why this transparency is necessary. I have begun drafting formal letters to major publication boards to present these collective concerns. Your engagement provides the professional leverage required to initiate these difficult conversations.

Reached 100 supporters

November 5, 2015

63 Comments

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ShelbyRenae
10 years ago Featured

As a female in the entertainment business I really appreciate you for this! We get too much hate for not being perfect. Much love! xo ShelbyRenae

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Alexandra M.
10 years ago Featured

I completely agree. People need to know that these images are fake and unrealistic.

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Aidan Koch
10 years ago Featured

I completely agree because so many people are trying to be like them and yes you a right when you said it would look better if it said edited because then people will have reassurance that no one actually looks like that. So yes to labeled edited photos!

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Samantha Christiansen
10 years ago Featured

I'm tired of teens trying to live up to these fake standards. Causing some to have eating disorders.

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Christos P Kessaris MD
10 years ago Featured

Veery True. American Society is infiltrated by "Hollywood Artificial Beauty". Art is supposed to make humans happier not depressed.

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Diana Murphy-Enenstein
10 years ago Featured

Please inform viewers of edited images that they are exactly that- edited. Thank you. Diana Murphy-Enenstein

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Nick zinyk
10 years ago

I agree

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Anonymous
10 years ago

I agree with this!