[theme-reviewers] GPL-compatible social media icon sets

[Otto]

On Tue, May 1, 2012 at 8:39 AM, Doug Stewart <zamoose at gmail.com> wrote:
> You missed my point. I'd like a code methodology (implemented in GPL'd
> PHP) that would be able to go out and download CC-licensed icons *at
> the end user's prompting*. Ideally, I would have a nice little banner
> in the theme options page saying something to the extent of "This
> theme looks much better with the Silk Icons installed. Click here to
> download and install them automatically." Using WP Filesystem, of
> course.
>
> Anyone see a downside to that?

Not as such, no. Although it would depend on the interface, so as to
not cause user confusion. But it could be done properly, I think.

Also, might I point out the media_handle_sideload function?

-Otto