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Re:Linux team approves new terminology, bans terms like 'bla... by tomp on Monday July 13, 2020 @01:49PM (#23823473)
It annoys non-racists as well, and reveals that it's not motivated by actual results, but simply by good feelings and political points.
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Re:Linux team approves new terminology, bans terms like 'bla... by rbanffy on Monday July 13, 2020 @02:39PM (#23824059)
It's not a step in the right direction because it annoys racists. It annoys racists because it's a step in the right direction. It annoys other people for different reasons but, in the end, if we want to include a more diverse community in our world, we can make some very small allowances.
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