Reply To: Photoshopping tznius

lilmod ulelamaid:

Good points indeed. I think the difference is that taking off glasses and wearing makeup is to be expected. It’s within society norms for someone to do such a thing.

Furthermore, sometimes removing glasses is required for a photograph to get an accurate picture of your face. I’m not positive, but would expect that someone be asked to remove glasses for a mugshot, chas v’shalom.

Either way, hopefully no one is shocked to hear that someone would remove glasses or put on makeup for a photograph. Granted, it’s probably wise to inform a potential spouse that one wears corrective lenses or glasses in real life.

On the other hand, photoshopping pictures in this context is controversial. Lashon hara, if I am not mistaken, does not apply if the discussion is intended to understand meaning or for the greater good.

Now what if someone says the same about deceiving photographs? Is this a white lie for the greater good? Who is to judge because that’s potential and it could also be the opposite.

Right now there is actual relief, imho, through this thread where opinions are being heard and minds hopefully are more accepting of differing opinions.