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Re: Debian redesign



On Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 08:12:48PM +0300, Lars Wirzenius wrote:
> I agree with Marga in that I don't think these images are appropriate
> for marketing Debian. This doesn't detract at all their artistic and
> other qualities, but I don't think we as a project should use sexuality,
> eroticism, or nude figures, to market ourselves. It is not just
> ethically wrong and degrading, it also tells people we have no
> substance.

I'm not sure a man fighting off bugs is a great image to put about
either ;)

The posters are beautiful and clearly drawn with love and care, and I
like them. However, I agree that the figures need more clothes before
they are suitable for marketing the project.


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