[Foundation-l] Image filter

[Kim Bruning]

On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 02:03:00PM +0200, me at marcusbuck.org wrote:
> After some thinking I come to the conclusion that this whole  
> discussion is a social phenomenon.
> 
> 
> I think the same is happening here. The majority of people probably  
> think that an optional opt-in filter is a thing that does no harm to  
> non-users and has advantages for those who choose to use it. (Ask your  
> gramma whether "You can hide pictures if you don't want to see them"  
> sounds like a threatening thing to her.) But the scepticists voice  
> their opinions loudly and point out every single imaginable problem.

However, poll data suggests otherwise (taking the de.wikipedia
sample). AFAIK it's a minority that want filters, with a majority
that doesn't.

But let's say that you are correct.

I don't think many people are opposed to opt-in filters, because they
think such a filter will have no side effects. 

They're also not generally opposed to unicorn ponies, because they
think such ponies won't make a mess.

In fact, I think lots of people would be all for Sharks with laser
Beams on their heads- provided they are Mostly Harmless.


Filters without Side Effects, Ponies that don't Make A Mess,
Laser Sharks that are Mostly Harmless.

All of these would be *priceless*.

Unfortunately, there's some things that money simply can't buy
For everything else, there's wikimedia.

sincerely,
	Kim Bruning

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