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Re:Linux team approves new terminology, bans terms like 'bla... by mastermaster on Monday July 13, 2020 @08:41AM (#23820108)
That argument sounds immature, but understandable until you realize all disagreement with identity-politics madness is labelled “racist”.
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Re:Linux team approves new terminology, bans terms like 'bla... by rbanffy on Monday July 13, 2020 @09:39AM (#23820599)
There will always be someone who thinks being welcoming to a more diverse group that feels offended by existing behavioral norms is madness. I don't see the need to be inclusive towards anonymous people who don't even use their regular identities to debate their points of view.
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