Family Search Compare-a-Face

[josey]

I specifically ask people not to 'tag' me in any picture they upload to social media & am a bit paranoid about facial recognition software in general. Familysearch I am sure would not be storing the images for future use - would they? But they have one's registration details. If I wanted to compare ancestors with my own picture I would prefer to do it on an independent platform confined to my own computer.

[iluleah]

I specifically ask people not to 'tag' me in any picture they upload to social media & am a bit paranoid about facial recognition software in general. Familysearch I am sure would not be storing the images for future use - would they? But they have one's registration details. If I wanted to compare ancestors with my own picture I would prefer to do it on an independent platform confined to my own computer.

I am pleased I am no the only one who is more than suspicious of them....... collecting data is their game and their largest money maker and photos along with details of who they are, means more products to sell

[Mart 'n' Al]

Not in reply to any specific comment, but I worked in the CCTV industry for several years, and people have more to worry about from a nosy neighbour with a 60x zoom, 4x digital camera available for under £200. 

Secondly, earlier in this thread I mentioned Picasa, now no longer supported by Google.  It is so good that it will even try and assess and sort pictures on posters in the background, and even faces of statues.

Martin

[philipsearching]

What's the 'new feature' supposed to be good for?

Good for a giggle, perhaps. 

Erato - I haven't tried a comparison using software, but I visually compared your profile pic to one of my mum aged 18-20 There is a strong resemblance.  Hmmm - was my mum really an only child?

(Mum was born in 1932 and is still living, so I can't post her pic without her permission).

Philip

[Mart 'n' Al]

I just got a 17% match with an album sleeve picture of Buddy Holly, and it wasn't the one where he doesn't wear specs.

I tried a horned sheep we saw last week, and it just said, "Something happened.  Try another picture."

Martin

[philipsearching]

I just got a 17% match with an album sleeve picture of Buddy Holly.

You think you look like Buddy Holly?  That'll be the day!

(OK, I know it's groan-worthy, but someone had to say it!)

[Mart 'n' Al]

Philip, two crackers in a row in 20 minutes there!  You are on a roll.

Martin

[Rosinish]

Great we can have a laugh with no intention of putting anyone down.

Can anyone tell me if we upload photos for comparison (for our own curiosity) just for that moment, are able to be deleted i.e. not available to all & sundry after that initial comparison process?
If so, can someone please guide me with the process (layman's terms)  ?

Annie

[Rosinish]

I just got a 17% match with an album sleeve picture of Buddy Holly.

You think you look like Buddy Holly?  That'll be the day!

I was told a few times (when I was younger), I looked like Kylie Minogue!!! & my instant reply was "I should be so lucky"!!!...one of her hits 

I was also told when I was a teenager, I looked like Farah Fawcett but it was my hairstyle (in my own opinion), 1970s?

However, it would be interesting (to me) to compare both of them to see if there was any likeness as it may tell me if I did look anything like either (through those comments) 

Personally, I never seen any likeness to either but didn't mind the compliments   

Annie