[Foundation-l] 86% of german users disagree with the introduction of the personal image filter

[David Levy]

André Engels wrote:

> I don't see a difference. I want to show images showing so-and-so, or I do
> not want to see them. It's all about saying whether images show so-and-so.

In our normal categorization scheme, "so-and-so" might equal "a beach"
or "a woman wearing a swimsuit."  Such classifications are
straightforward, uncontroversial and not mutually exclusive.

Under the proposed setup, "so-and-so" might equal "nudity."  We'd need
to decide whether the aforementioned photograph of a swimsuit-clad
woman on a beach qualified, even if she merely appeared in the
background (and therefore wouldn't be a factor in our normal
categorization).

> If people want to do it, it is their choice how to use their volunteering
> time. If they don't, then bad luck to those using the feature.

It's reasonable to oppose the change on the basis that it would divert
time better spent on other tasks, particularly given the likelihood
that many non-supporters would participate in  the process to prevent
misuse.

Additionally, if and when the WMF proudly announces the filters'
introduction, the news media and general public won't accept "bad luck
to those using the feature" as an excuse for its failure.

David Levy