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Re:Instead of "auth", we should say "permissions" and "login" by deanishe on Monday May 27, 2024 @05:38PM (#40495000)
The problem here, I think, is the words, not the concepts.

Like remembering when it's spelled "stationary" and when "stationery".

"Still" and "paper" are easier to remember.

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Re:Instead of "auth", we should say "permissions" and "login" by kaashif on Monday May 27, 2024 @08:59PM (#40496339)
Stationery means more than just paper. I don't think there are any good synonyms for stationery, it's the only word with that exact meaning.

Same problem when someone wants to substitute "login" for "authenticate" - not synonyms.

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