what a reaction!

[James McCormick]

Fabio Mora wrote:
> Fred Blaise wrote:
> 
>> wow... I can't believe people reacted like that to that default theme...
>> I find it rather cool, and as far as I am concerned, conveyed the
>> message it intended on my person.
>> Having lived over 18 years in western Europe, where you see naked women
>> in every TV commercials possible, this is just ridiculous to even have a
>> thread named "erotic wallpaper".. I had a good laugh... Can i remind
>> people that erotic means: "Of or concerning sexual love and desire" or
>> "Tending to arouse sexual desire." (dictionary.com)? If you some of you
>> are aroused by those pics, you got more serious problems in your life
>> than a couple pictures on a desktop computer...
>> Now, having lived in the USA for over 6 years, I can understand the
>> reaction of some people... no nudity on TV, etc.. however, don't you
>> even adventure yourself in a night-club! I was shocked at how girls
>> would rub their behind on your private parties without even knowing you
>> or exchanging a word... anyway, off-topic.
>> My fiancee lived 8 years in Africa (black Africa), and found the
>> reaction of people pretty childish as well, in those threads.
>>
>> All that to say, much fuss for nothing much, IMHO.
>>
>> fred
>>
>>
>>  
>>
> I live in italy, europe, and I am *not* offended by those images and 
> splash etc.  at all.
> *but* I'd like to choose if I want to see some people on my desktop.
> this is the point.
> ubuntu logo as a wallpaper is good as default distribution wallpaper. 
> then, *if I want*, I can customize that.
> a photo with people (naked or not) is another thing.
> 
> ok, then, let's put a "jennifer lopez" theme as default! ;o)
> 
> imho.
> 
> fab'
> 

Then she'd want royalties.  Just doesn't go with the ideas behind Free 
Software.

However, if you want to do so with pics you own and have copylefted, be 
my guest.  I might download it for the sake of having it!