I get the feeling that the controversy around the use of the word master started with the master-slave terminology used in hard drive technology (which was problematic) which then just spiralled out of control.

Call me suspicious, but I’m not convinced that the arguments extending the debate to all use of the word master are entirely made in good faith. In fact, it seems a lot like controversy for controversies sake and I can’t help but wonder if some troll isn’t out there fanning the flames.