Nude pics

So... I have a friend... she had nude pics taken of her! Now, as of yesterday, they're up online!!! Is this something that is apparently happening more and more around our society? From watching Sex and The City on a regular basis lately... I would say that this is definately something thats happening with people quite a bit! As for me, I'd do (or, have done... ;)...) the picture-taking thing, okay as well as maybe the video-taping thing! But, in my experience, I, of course, would recommend only doing it with somebody you feel extremely comfortable with and can trust 100%! You don't want to end up like my friend with her nakedness all online! Any other ideas of if this is okay... or ways to make it work w/o causing problems? Sorry to my friend but its been the hot-topic of the day now since hearing her news! :)