Certain Islamic cultures have restrictions on images of any living thing - not just people.
There are also differences of opinion as to whether this applies to just drawings or to photographs too. See: http://www.muhajabah.com/pictures-fiqh.htm Whilst some things of these may be unoffensive when present on "Western" Websites, for a Website aimed at that community it may be offensive (or at least seem impolite or uncaring). As others have said, you really need advice from those who know and understand the sensibilities of your target audience. On Fri, November 2, 2007 8:51 am, Michael MD wrote: >> Another issue is graphics... if you've got any stock images of people >> like some sites do, you have to think about what certain cultures >> might think about how people dress. > > There are also sensitivities in some cultures about photos of people who > have passed away. > > > > > > > ******************************************************************* > List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm > Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm > Help: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > ******************************************************************* > > ******************************************************************* List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *******************************************************************
