Re:In Memoriam: Tim Peters 1952–2026
by graemep on Thursday November 12, 2026 @03:40PM
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I did not know the detail, although my instinct was that it would be much the same as what you say.
What I do not understand is why people are interpreting what I say as supporting those people. I was very careful to just state facts to avoid taking a stance without full knowledge. Is that somehow not acceptable?
> I say this as a person whose family comes from the Northern hemisphere portion of the Global South.
As am I, at least in where I was born and my nationality at birth. I regard "Global South" as horrible, patronising term - although not as bad as "Global Majority" which is worse, if not downright racist IMO.
What I do not understand is why people are interpreting what I say as supporting those people. I was very careful to just state facts to avoid taking a stance without full knowledge. Is that somehow not acceptable?
> I say this as a person whose family comes from the Northern hemisphere portion of the Global South.
As am I, at least in where I was born and my nationality at birth. I regard "Global South" as horrible, patronising term - although not as bad as "Global Majority" which is worse, if not downright racist IMO.