to those that are interested, i am still yet to finish research in order to make a statement, but i can see why assumptions were made when i see the vagueness in the way support reacted to this when it was raised with them in a live chat...
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(07:50:1
Stephanie hi
(07:50:26) Stephanie How can I help you today?
(07:51:14) Visitor i've logged into status and there seems to be real concern over pics being displayed on another website
(07:53:55) Stephanie may i have your user name please?
(07:54:31) Visitor *name withheld*
(07:55:03) Stephanie thanks for reporting i will delete the account
(07:55:1
Visitor wait who's ?
(07:56:13) Visitor what are you talking about delete account ? thats not what i'm here for
(07:56:4
Stephanie what is the concern all about?
(07:58:22) Visitor is this a site run or owned by NN ?
(07:58:39) Stephanie yes
(07:59:1
Visitor i see, so NN can post our pics there without permission ?
(08:01:13) Stephanie i will need to talk to may manager about this and i will send you an email once i receive a responds from him
(08:01:56) Visitor can you send me a pm instead plz, i no longer use the email addy i have for this site
(08:02:25) Stephanie okay i will
(08:03:31) Visitor thankyou, is there anyway i can calm the situation down in the mean time ?
(08:05:36) Stephanie tell them that the issue is now forwarded to may manager
(08:06:07) Visitor ok i'll try it, but i dont think it'll appease them
(08:06:33) Stephanie i understand
(08:06:54) Stephanie we will wait for my manager's response
(08:07:34) Visitor ok, hopefully he can appease the masses with his response
(08:08:31) Stephanie okay
(08:08:36) Stephanie Is there anything else I can help you with today