On Thu, Feb 21, 2008 at 2:19 PM, Steve Bennett stevagewp@gmail.com wrote:
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Female_masturbation
What is the thinking here? When did we decide that providing access to the sum total of human knowledge included porn? How does this enhance our mission?
I'm sorry, but what sets this category apart from any other, say for instance [[Category:Dogs in clothing]] (at http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Dogs_in_clothing ). Commons is simply a collection of free media representing different aspects of human life. And not to get on a high horse or anything, but there is absolutely nothing shameful about female masturbation. It's a perfectly healthy part of human life, it should be encouraged, and information about it should be distributed as widely as possible.
In addition, three of the images are fine works of art (the Klimt one is spectacular and the Japanese one is mezmerizing) and another one is fascinating illustration, a true picture of its time.
Frankly, I find your position prudish and counter-productive with respect for what we are trying to achieve. We shouldn't censor based on morality.
--Oskar