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Re:“Forbidden-Word” Lists Are a Symptom of Administrative Bloat by smcl on Wednesday March 08, 2023 @08:54AM (#35068968)
Dude write "slave" in your code all you want, I don't care. Your dev lead might though, you can have that fight with them.
Re:“Forbidden-Word” Lists Are a Symptom of Administrative Bloat by poszlem on Wednesday March 08, 2023 @09:28AM (#35069318)
I think the best summary of this thread is you addressing me using another "problematic" word "dude" that made it into multiple of the "forbidden words" lists.
Re:“Forbidden-Word” Lists Are a Symptom of Administrative Bloat by smcl on Wednesday March 08, 2023 @09:36AM (#35069425)
There is an enormous difference in standards and expectations for language in professional or academic settings and random internet message boards.

But I agree - you stumbling around in clown shoes, failing to understand the issue you're hopping mad about is a great summary.