The exact content of the image is unclear. While Hummel described a depiction of bestiality, Debian contributor Dominik George also told The Reg he was "pretty certain" that "the being sodomising the sheep in the questionable artwork is *not* a human being, but Tux the penguin1".

Regardless, several users took issue that the artwork existed in the first place. One Debian user The Register contacted suggested creating a third package for it, while others called for a more clear tag such as "-obscene" or "-offensive".

Myles Jackman, a London lawyer specialising in obscenity cases, told El Reg that compositions or line drawings of bestiality are not illegal in the UK, as long as humans that appear under the age of 18 are not depicted. He said laws might vary from country to country.

Debian user Bosel Stefan told The Register: "I think this issue should not be blown out of proportion and I am confident the Debian team will find the right solution."