On Feb 19, 2008 12:37 AM, Steve Bennett stevagewp@gmail.com wrote:
On 2/19/08, Wily D wilydoppelganger@gmail.com wrote:
I probably should've included that http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:How_to_set_your_browser_to_not_see_im... this page details instructions on how not to view images, for anyone who finds any image objection. I'm unaware of any solution for those who find text objectionable.
I imagine you know this, but the issue is not people inadvertently seeing images that find offensive, but people finding the *publication* of certain images offensive. Images of Mohammed are not some religious form of spoiler. It's a different kind of issue.
Steve
Err, this isn't really true. There are a number of interrelated things people find offensive, including both the publication of the images and the exposure to the images (as well as a host of other things). While the publication of the images isn't really up for negotiation (for instance, they'll remain on commons (where there are currently at least 37 historic images of Muhammad)) the various levels of exposure can be addressed more to people's satisfactions. For instance, someone genuinely offended by the images who nonetheless wants to work on/read the Wikipedia article can use the solutions offered there.
Cheers WilyD