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Farcaster

I'll be uploading a video shortly that offers an authentic glimpse into a typical night out in rural Algeria. For those unfamiliar, Algeria is one of the most challenging countries in the world to obtain a visa for as a foreigner. This is largely due to a national ethos that prioritizes the preservation of cultural heritage over mass tourism, which is often seen as disruptive rather than enriching.

I share this content with the hope that it will be received with the respect and appreciation it deserves. Historically, when I've shared aspects of my culture, the response has sometimes been met with ignorance or judgment. Thankfully, that hasn't been the case lately—I’ve been met with warmth and curiosity, and for that, I’m truly grateful.

As someone who strives to approach other cultures with respect and an open mind, I expect the same in return. A quick note to the ignorant weasel-like individual from Connecticut who described the Algerian olive oil from my aunt's olive orchard as “ghetto”: Algeria produces some of the finest olive oil in the world—rich in history, quality, and flavor. Just because it doesn't come in boutique-style packaging doesn’t diminish its value or authenticity.

Let’s aim for dialogue that honors the diversity and dignity of all cultures, I'm trying to be a nice girl and enter my soft girl era so lets not piss me tf off

Regardless of the fact that I was born here, I recognize the privileges I hold, and I firmly believe that having a camera and a platform comes with a responsibility, not a license to exploit. It would be completely contrary to my values to feature individuals, especially children, who have not given consent or who will never benefit from their image being circulated online. Something I consider deeply important when capturing videos or photographs of my country is avoiding what I personally regard as one of the most harmful visual narratives: the “National Geographic-style” imagery that echoes a colonial gaze. I am committed to ensuring that the dignity and privacy of those I film, especially children, are respected at all times.

To that end, I will do everything in my power to obscure faces, particularly of minors. The internet is vast, permanent, and often unsafe. As someone who has worked with children in the education system, I am acutely aware of the risks and am determined not to contribute to them. Ethical storytelling matters, and I want to be accountable to the people and places I represent.

𝔡𝔢𝔰𝔦𝔤𝔫𝔢𝔯 ⭑ .ᐟ

thank you for respecting the privacy and consent of those your lens captures 🙏 in an age where companies advertise their camera glasses to secretly record others and events its nice when someone cares what the subjects of the recording think

/scribble inminiapp scribbling and nft minting

its truly terrifying to think about how as a society we have lost all respect for one another when it comes to privacy, i could go on a rant on western photographers specifically who feel incredibly entitled and dont respect their subjects.. even sometimes actually creating more problems for the people they take photos of

yes its a disappointing situation to me but i think it will only continue while the incentives encourage it