[SciPy-Dev] removing the Lena image

[Sturla Molden]

Anne Archibald <archibald at astron.nl> wrote:

> For my part, I think the license problem is real and reason enough for
> removal. 

I think it is clear who owns the copyright. But legality is also a matter
of what is fair use.

> The feminist issues with the image are part of why I have no
> motivation to attempt to obtain permission. (Perhaps one could obtain
> permission to include the image but only with a Playboy-bunny watermark?)

Perhaps they would allow us to ship the uncropped original as well, with
bunnies of course. Or we could add a "sponsored by Playboy Magazine" notice
on the website. :D

(I am just being silly.)



Sturla