+1 on SJ's comment, and I think Pete made some excellent points on the talk page. For instance: How would this affect the legal team's paid staff time if we place a big red button under each image? I have cc:ed Geoff since he may not be aware of the question.

But I would also like to say that this is very well worth checking out. This is the template that is suggested right now (feel free to edit):

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Template:ReportAbuse


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> Date: Thu, 16 May 2013 19:58:20 -0400
> From: meta.sj@gmail.com
> To: gendergap@lists.wikimedia.org
> Subject: Re: [Gendergap] [Commons] "Flag this image" prototype
>
> Interesting. Thanks for the heads-up! SJ
>
> On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 4:29 AM, Erik Moeller <erik@wikimedia.org> wrote:
> > Sorry to those who are tired of the image/consent discussions, but
> > just wanted to bring this to this list's attention as well.
> >
> > I'm tagging this thread with "[Commons]" and suggest others do the
> > same in future to make it easier for people who do not want to discuss
> > Commons or who feel inundated with the subject matter to filter these
> > messages. Also, if you're using Google Mail, you can "mute" a thread
> > (under the "More" options after you open the thread) and you won't see
> > any future responses in your inbox -- other email clients have similar
> > features.
> >
> > Quick notes about an interesting development:
> >
> > * User:Rillke on Commons has started prototyping a gadget that could
> > be used to simplify reporting of various issues with images with a
> > simple "Flag this image" workflow. This discussion is on the Commons
> > Village Pump.
> >
> > I've brought that discussion to the attention of WMF legal. Note: It's
> > not like the current workflow is completely broken -- the
> > Commons:Contact_us flow is actually pretty good -- but a nicer UI and
> > more prominent placement could help. The current workflow also does
> > not provide an option for consent issues.
> >
> > * I've summarized the current state of his prototype here:
> >
> > https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Reporting_abuse
> >
> > On the talk page I've also recommended that consent to be displayed in
> > an image be considered in the reporting options.
> >
> > I'm sure Rillke would appreciate any active development help with the
> > feature, as well as continued feedback and encouragement (WikiLove?)
> > which is crucial for volunteer motivation.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Erik
> >
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