Selfies and the art of staying within limits

Pictures can incite actions, as the ability to instantly broadcast one's image pushes boundaries of what is ethically or legally acceptable.

Security cameras in public spaces are increasingly helping law enforcement officers in identifying criminals in the act of committing crimes, but it gains an ironic twist when photos of wrongdoings are taken and made public by the perpetrators themselves.

On August 23, a driver in Xuzhou, Jiangsu province, blogged about his "first time drunk driving," saying a policeman friend had escorted him safely home. As if to verify his claim, he uploaded a photo of beers and food in the vehicle. As netizens were shocked and went looking for his real identity, he deleted the blog and said he was just joking. Xuzhou police said they were investigating.