[Foundation-l] video presentation on explicit images on WMF projects

[Jussi-Ville Heiskanen]

Mike Godwin wrote:
> Nathan writes:
>
> With respect, legal issues are debated on many projects practically
>   
>> every day. This particular issue is no different. In some
>> jurisdictions, just accessing such files can expose one to legal risk.
>> While Mike is a good lawyer, he doesn't represent individual editors -
>> and the Foundation's interests and liabilities (as a host, not a
>> content provider) may not fully intersect with the needs of individual
>> editors.
>>
>>     
>
> Keep in mind, though, that PM is constantly asking for Foundation
> intervention with regard to the images that he is so consistently reviewing
> and concerned about. Why PM wants Foundation intervention rather than
> community consensus is unclear to me -- it should be clear, however, that
> the Foundation is disinclined to engage in editorial intervention in the
> absence of a clear legal imperative.
>
> With regard to the Foundation's legal obligations, I expect my colleagues at
> the DOJ and elsewhere will contact me if they have a problem with Foundation
> policies or operations.
>
>
>   

+1 Crystal clear. Nice to have it on the record from the person
who holds your present office.


Yours; as a faithful internet veteran,

Jussi-Ville Heiskanen