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Re:GitHub threatens to shut down a repository for using the ... by Zikes on Wednesday July 29, 2015 @02:12AM (#9966616)
Hey, if you want to argue with the dictionary be my guest. I'm afraid my name isn't Oxford, though, and I'm not really sure how to reach him. Sorry about that.
Re:GitHub threatens to shut down a repository for using the ... by mbillie1 on Wednesday July 29, 2015 @02:19AM (#9966649)
In that case - since you're merely quoting the dictionary without voicing an opinion - I invite you to refrain from further diluting the present discussion with your vacuous commentary. I assure you that the entirety of HN readership can avail itself of word definition services.
Re:GitHub threatens to shut down a repository for using the ... by Zikes on Wednesday July 29, 2015 @02:21AM (#9966663)
If you're going to ask me to put away the dictionary you could try it without dragging out the thesaurus.
Re:GitHub threatens to shut down a repository for using the ... by mbillie1 on Wednesday July 29, 2015 @12:10PM (#9969579)
Another profound contribution to the discourse! Are you always so topical, or are you making a special effort here?
Re:GitHub threatens to shut down a repository for using the ... by waterlesscloud on Wednesday July 29, 2015 @02:21AM (#9966664)
Apparently not.

This. Is. Censorship.

It's not in any way a debatable point.

The dynamic that's going on here is that people want to endorse censorship while avoiding using that word.