I fully agree that mixing personal life and hobby life (without direct permission) is a horrible practice.
But I've made the following mistake twice already and wanted to share as my intentions were innocent, but it wasn't received well. It's the almost same scenario twice with similar outcomes (For the record, neither time was it Kitten) :
So I'm browsing Tinder and recognize the exact same pictures as used on a MA's Twitter account, but with full face and first name, along with other photos. Most of her Tinder photos were unique and different, but a couple were identical minus full face, which I fealt was a potential privacy issue for her. Her being in her early 20's, I thought 'maybe' she had fealt the tinder and hobby world's would have separate audiences who may not notice. In both cases I already knew the MA's but in both instances of pointing it out, it was obviously not well received, even to point it out. I immediately 2nd guessed my choice to tell them, and I was definitely wrong to do so. I honestly was not trying to use this information to any benefit, and simply to point out the use of identical photos.
In hindsight, I put myself in their shoes, and realized that privacy and the mental health struggle of maintaining it is very stressful to some / most of everyone in the industry, but specifically providers. Social lives would potentially be hurt or ruined along with friendships. Every time a provider is potentially exposed, it adds to this stress level automatically, regardless of the intentions in pointing it out.
I was lucky to reconcile with both over a couple of days, but the message is now received loud and clear. If you know personal information, keep it to yourself, and I wouldn't even recommend sharing with provider. I honestly thought I was helping, but I definitely was not.
And yes, maybe I should have learned this from the first time and not repeated the mistake, but the 2nd time accidentally slipped out midsession... The pause and momentary awkwardness was deafening. We ended up talking this issue through actually, and we basically agreed on the above.
Just to share and learn from my mistake hopefully. Privacy is so very important and respected when maintained.