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Fair, I can update the sidebar with info on EXIF scrubbing and not including like a signature or something. People share pictures of their pets and art in other comms pretty frequently. This would basically just be a continuation of that but in this specific comm
Reverse image search exists regardless of signature or exif data. Not saying people shouldn't post their art, just be aware that someone can track it to socials if even if you scrub it and don't mention your name.
these concerns are really important and its good to point out here.
its a topic that is probably overdue for another discussion site wide sooner than later. or some good effort posts re: how to conceptualise the risk hexbear might pose to you the poster and best practices for certain types of posting.
I’ve previously checked EXIF data for images I’ve uploaded and it gets cleared, though it would be a risk if it’s uploaded elsewhere that doesn’t.