[Wikimedia-l] Who invoked "principle of least surprise" for the image filter?

[Anthony]

On Sun, Jun 17, 2012 at 10:48 AM, David Gerard <dgerard at gmail.com> wrote:
> So I think my question - if this is so obviously the
> right thing, then where are the existing attempts? - still stands as
> relevant.

The fact that it is the right thing isn't obvious, and forking of free
content is generally a last resort, when all else has failed.  Those
"recent statements by board members that the filter is alive and well"
make a fork less likely, not more.