It's admirable you and the project edit yourself in this way. Although some will say they are only words, and only have the meaning we give them, the legacy of suffering the words bring to mind are nearly unbearable. Speaking for myself here obviously.

It's a choice whether or not to use these words, and any project can use them or not as they see fit. They are common in the field after all. I definitely think there's a high road here, and you've taken it, cheers!