change demo image on imageplay website
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ImagePlay looks great but please consider changing the Lena/Lenna image used on the front page of the website. Here's some background information.
We got the comment already here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=10010534
In general we are all against gender stereotypes, especially as we definitely want to see more women in CS. We are just no sure if not using Lena is really the solution on this matter. I spoke with multiple women in CS working in the field of Image Processing which are not offended at all by the use of Lena in this context. Somehow nobody does complain about the use of David in 3d scans .. ?
We will discuss this in the group and consider your comment.
While the image may not be offensive among people already familiar with it because they're in the field of image processing I still think it's important to consider how it affects others (including potential entrants to the field) and how it perpetuates the "male gaze". Thank you for you agreeing to consider it. ✨
This took some time now. We discussed this internally and decided it is better to clarify why we use Lena (with a small caption) than to create a taboo around the picture. If you have further questions please come back to us!
This is a very disappointing outcome.
It is indeed.
Maybe it's time to reconsider?