It can be tricky to send the right dick-pic.
This. It’s a bit of exhibitionism.
This too.
Bwahaha, now I have this running through my mind.
Personally, I just find it rewarding to be able to get some use of the panorama feature of my camera.
It’s not the size. It’s how she views it.
If the pic is taken with a ruler 12" behind the subject of the photo, it’s gonna look huge.
Not true. If I put a 12" ruler behind mine I can’t see the ruler. :o
Is it enough to know every woman has breasts and a vagina? I mean, if that’s the criteria, we can just do away with Playboy and Penthouse, right?
Did it occur to none of you men that a woman (or a gay man) might get turned on seeing a picture of her/his man’s package, much like hetero men get turned on looking at girly bits?
Yeesh. Have we taught you boys nothing at the Straight Dope?
The key word is “idiot”. That’s why they do it.
Secret of the stars: centimeter ruler and a slightly blurred focus.
Maybe I’m missing something (the article was terse), but how was the alleged dick picture related to his profession? Was there wrongdoing involved? Without any context I don’t see any reason to conclude that he should have thought it was a bad idea. It’s just a penis.
Maybe it’s 'cos I grew up “wired” (though I can only call myself twenty-mumble-mumble for another year or three, tops) but I don’t see the fuss. Lots of men and women (though more commonly men, especially gay men) exchange nude photos with lovers, friends-with-benefits, and perfect strangers, whether to establish or cement interest, or just for thrills. Hell, there are nude pictures of me on the internet.
I’m forty-ish and don’t see anything wrong with sending dick pics as long as it is between consenting adults.
Did the person use company/school gear to take/send dick pics?
If this doesn’t affect his work why should it matter?
That being said…when it’s on the net it stays on the net. Be warned!
Dudes know they (and other dudes) like looking at naked women. They naively extrapolate this attitude to women, thinking they would like to see naked men. Afterall, they’d love it if women sent them nudies, so they’re practically doing them a favor! How they reach adulthood without having this view shattered is a good question.
Yup, before the internet, these guys would be exposing themselves on the subway.
According to some blog I forget, by some guy I forget*, who worked at OKCupid**, about one time in 300. Apparently the response is something like “I could do with seeing a few more”.
The rest is game theory.
- This is the most honest cite you will ever read
** Who are way into math, apparently.
Right, or, you know, they’re sending them to other people who actually want to see them, often other men. There are way more dick pics out there that the gals on OKCupid never get to see. 
I have heard much outcry about dick pics, but where is the outcry about tit pics? That is the hidden scourge that must see the light of day!
Just wait until 3D printers are as ubiquitous as iPhones.
What is it with idiot presidents who sleep around, marring their legacy?
What is it with idiot movie stars who get divorced 3 times or more, losing millions in alimony and settlements?
What is it with idiot teenagers who get their girlfriends pregnant, ruining probably two lives, maybe three?
I’m glad you guys are pure, though. Go team robot.
That is one crazy post.