The mortal danger of selfies

**clickclick** · 07-30-2018, 06:27 PM

Drowning as number one surprises me. I'd have flipped the first two if asked to guess. Also surprised animal isn't higher on the list.

But I don't think I have much to worry about. Not only has the thought never occurred to me, but from what I've seen, they don't make a stick strong enough for a K-1 with the new DFA* 50.

SSGGeezer · 07-30-2018, 06:40 PM

Just like a military pilot saying, "Hey, watch this!" I think these numbers may be on the low side since in 2014 alone in the US there were 33,000 injuries while taking or editing selfies. Since these are reported deaths, I bet the numbers are actually much higher.

Neuse River Sailor · 07-30-2018, 07:02 PM - **4 Likes**

If this thread saves even a single Pentax Forum member from taking a selfie, it's worth it.

dbs · 07-30-2018, 07:34 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Neuse River Sailor

If this thread saves even a single Pentax Forum member from taking a selfie, it's worth it.

Hi Neuse River Sailor

I wouldn't worry too much selfies and Pentax owners are poles apart........,...Mostly .........

Dave

**UncleVanya** · 07-30-2018, 08:32 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

...in 2014 alone in the US there were 33,000 injuries while taking or editing selfies...

EDITING??? I COULD DIE WHILE EDITING MY PICTURES???? I'm shooting SOOC JPG's from here on out. (LOL)

DeadJohn · 07-30-2018, 08:56 PM

Originally posted by clickclick

Drowning as number one surprises me. I'd have flipped the first two if asked to guess. Also surprised animal isn't higher on the list.

But I don't think I have much to worry about. Not only has the thought never occurred to me, but from what I've seen, they don't make a stick strong enough for a K-1 with the new DFA* 50.

I'm surprised that motor vehicle crash isn't higher. Selfie while driving, or selfie while standing too close to moving traffic. Then I checked the data "Incidence of selfie-related deaths published in media". Unusual things are more likely to be reported. Motor vehicle deaths are so common that one more isn't newsworthy, unless it's someone famous or multiple deaths. Also, the cause of many car crashes isn't immediately obvious and by the time investigation is done it's old news that doesn't get re-reported.

Drowning includes ocean, river, pool, and bathtub mishaps. Water is fun yet unforgiving.

P.S. Not photography-related, but in the USA more people die falling from bed than from buildings.

swanlefitte · 07-30-2018, 09:17 PM

I know of 3 shooting and a beating never reported in New orleans. I was one and I saw or heard the others.

gifthorse · 07-30-2018, 09:31 PM

Originally posted by DeadJohn

I'm surprised that motor vehicle crash isn't higher. Selfie while driving, or selfie while standing too close to moving traffic. Then I checked the data "Incidence of selfie-related deaths published in media". Unusual things are more likely to be reported. Motor vehicle deaths are so common that one more isn't newsworthy, unless it's someone famous or multiple deaths. Also, the cause of many car crashes isn't immediately obvious and by the time investigation is done it's old news that doesn't get re-reported.

Drowning includes ocean, river, pool, and bathtub mishaps. Water is fun yet unforgiving.

P.S. Not photography-related, but in the USA more people die falling from bed than from buildings.

I didn't fall. I was pushed!

(Apparently that wasn't the best time for a selfie.....)

**UncleVanya** · 07-30-2018, 09:44 PM

Originally posted by swanlefitte

I know of 3 shooting and a beating never reported in New orleans. I was one and I saw or heard the others.

And these involved selfie's? (Just kidding)

**K(s)evin** · 07-31-2018, 12:34 AM

The stats appear to be incidents which occurred in Turkey.

**clackers** · 07-31-2018, 12:45 AM

Originally posted by K(s)evin

The stats appear to be incidents which occurred in Turkey.

No, I think they were international stats, just reported in a Turkish journal.

BrianR · 07-31-2018, 02:40 AM

And here I thought the biggest danger of too many selfies was going blind!

From the flash of course, that's why I always wear appropriate protection for my selfies.

**ffking** · 07-31-2018, 02:54 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by clackers

So many questions about the reasons on the left hand side of the graph!

Yes - gunshot is an interesting one

Originally posted by DeadJohn

Stupid encounters with wild animals. Sometimes people see the animal and approach too close

Wide angle lenses have a lot to answer for there, I think

**Rondec** · 07-31-2018, 03:20 AM

Interesting cause of death on a death certificate, "Dangerous Selfie." The issue clearly isn't the selfie, it is the desire to go into a dangerous situation (waterfall, cliff, etc) and then take your own photo. While taking the photo may increase the risk of the situation, clearly the question is more whether people are more prone to go into danger because of selfie culture. I don't know the answer to that.

Personally, I don't do selfies, but I don't think they are inherently dangerous either.

**Schraubstock** · 07-31-2018, 04:09 AM

Originally posted by DeadJohn

Some people take glee in the deaths of strangers.

Hi DeadJohn
Care to tell us how you came to a sticky end ?

07-30-2018, 09:31 PM	#23
gifthorse Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nevada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,945	Originally posted by DeadJohn I'm surprised that motor vehicle crash isn't higher. Selfie while driving, or selfie while standing too close to moving traffic. Then I checked the data "Incidence of selfie-related deaths published in media". Unusual things are more likely to be reported. Motor vehicle deaths are so common that one more isn't newsworthy, unless it's someone famous or multiple deaths. Also, the cause of many car crashes isn't immediately obvious and by the time investigation is done it's old news that doesn't get re-reported. Drowning includes ocean, river, pool, and bathtub mishaps. Water is fun yet unforgiving. P.S. Not photography-related, but in the USA more people die falling from bed than from buildings. I didn't fall. I was pushed! (Apparently that wasn't the best time for a selfie.....) Last edited by gifthorse; 07-30-2018 at 10:07 PM.

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07-30-2018, 06:27 PM	#16
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Drowning as number one surprises me. I'd have flipped the first two if asked to guess. Also surprised animal isn't higher on the list. But I don't think I have much to worry about. Not only has the thought never occurred to me, but from what I've seen, they don't make a stick strong enough for a K-1 with the new DFA* 50.

07-30-2018, 06:40 PM	#17
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Just like a military pilot saying, "Hey, watch this!" I think these numbers may be on the low side since in 2014 alone in the US there were 33,000 injuries while taking or editing selfies. Since these are reported deaths, I bet the numbers are actually much higher.

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Neuse River Sailor Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 531	If this thread saves even a single Pentax Forum member from taking a selfie, it's worth it.

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dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,560	Originally posted by Neuse River Sailor If this thread saves even a single Pentax Forum member from taking a selfie, it's worth it. Hi Neuse River Sailor I wouldn't worry too much selfies and Pentax owners are poles apart........,...Mostly ......... Dave

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UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,385	Originally posted by SSGGeezer ...in 2014 alone in the US there were 33,000 injuries while taking or editing selfies... EDITING??? I COULD DIE WHILE EDITING MY PICTURES???? I'm shooting SOOC JPG's from here on out. (LOL)

07-30-2018, 08:56 PM	#21
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,833	Originally posted by clickclick Drowning as number one surprises me. I'd have flipped the first two if asked to guess. Also surprised animal isn't higher on the list. But I don't think I have much to worry about. Not only has the thought never occurred to me, but from what I've seen, they don't make a stick strong enough for a K-1 with the new DFA* 50. I'm surprised that motor vehicle crash isn't higher. Selfie while driving, or selfie while standing too close to moving traffic. Then I checked the data "Incidence of selfie-related deaths published in media". Unusual things are more likely to be reported. Motor vehicle deaths are so common that one more isn't newsworthy, unless it's someone famous or multiple deaths. Also, the cause of many car crashes isn't immediately obvious and by the time investigation is done it's old news that doesn't get re-reported. Drowning includes ocean, river, pool, and bathtub mishaps. Water is fun yet unforgiving. P.S. Not photography-related, but in the USA more people die falling from bed than from buildings.

07-30-2018, 09:17 PM	#22
swanlefitte Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,068	I know of 3 shooting and a beating never reported in New orleans. I was one and I saw or heard the others.

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UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,385	Originally posted by swanlefitte I know of 3 shooting and a beating never reported in New orleans. I was one and I saw or heard the others. And these involved selfie's? (Just kidding)

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K(s)evin Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 476	The stats appear to be incidents which occurred in Turkey.

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clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by K(s)evin The stats appear to be incidents which occurred in Turkey. No, I think they were international stats, just reported in a Turkish journal.

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07-31-2018, 02:40 AM	#27
BrianR Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,332	And here I thought the biggest danger of too many selfies was going blind! From the flash of course, that's why I always wear appropriate protection for my selfies.

07-31-2018, 02:54 AM - 2 Likes	#28
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	Originally posted by clackers So many questions about the reasons on the left hand side of the graph! Yes - gunshot is an interesting one Originally posted by DeadJohn Stupid encounters with wild animals. Sometimes people see the animal and approach too close Wide angle lenses have a lot to answer for there, I think

07-31-2018, 03:20 AM	#29
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,650	Interesting cause of death on a death certificate, "Dangerous Selfie." The issue clearly isn't the selfie, it is the desire to go into a dangerous situation (waterfall, cliff, etc) and then take your own photo. While taking the photo may increase the risk of the situation, clearly the question is more whether people are more prone to go into danger because of selfie culture. I don't know the answer to that. Personally, I don't do selfies, but I don't think they are inherently dangerous either.

07-31-2018, 04:09 AM	#30
Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386	Originally posted by DeadJohn Some people take glee in the deaths of strangers. Hi DeadJohn Care to tell us how you came to a sticky end ?