GitHub threatens to shut down a repository for using the word 'retard'

Re:GitHub threatens to shut down a repository for using the ... by Cthulhu_ on Wednesday July 29, 2015 @08:43AM (#9968205)

I have a son (or daughter) who is a git - I am offended by *hub and demand they change their name to 'basebornhub' or 'intellectuallychallengedhub'

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Re:GitHub threatens to shut down a repository for using the ... by crimsonalucard on Wednesday July 29, 2015 @10:33AM (#9968865)

I bet you don't have a son or daughter who is a git or a retard. You definitely wouldn't be writing this otherwise.

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Re:GitHub threatens to shut down a repository for using the ... by jazzyk on Wednesday July 29, 2015 @03:47PM (#9971127)

You did not get his point: what is offensive to one person may or may not be offensive to other people. Where do we draw the line?

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Re:GitHub threatens to shut down a repository for using the ... by crimsonalucard on Wednesday July 29, 2015 @05:34PM (#9971725)

We don't draw the a line. Freedom of speech.

All I'm trying to promote is understanding among people from both sides.

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