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I thought that by this point in time, we would have more images than Lena to showcase image libraries.

After all, no image compression format will ever beat LenPEG as long as the she is the standard

http://www.dangermouse.net/esoteric/lenpeg.html

Agreed, I believe the image of Lenna should be discouraged, as some people might find the image offending and unwelcoming to women (it originally appeared in a 1972 Playboy magazine issue).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenna

Considering Lena doesn't object and by all accounts is quite happy her image is used, there really is no reason not to use her image. If you real want you can use Fabio instead.

I don't think that's a good standard for a general rule.

Why did you use the pornographic picture for this work related task?

Well the people in the picture don't mind. In fact they're quite happy about the exposure.

Oh well, carry on then.

The Lena image is not pornographic. It is a picture of a Lena naked (well apart from the hat) and if it was a painting nobody would object.

Brace yourself, the social justice warriors have arrived!

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