The Wikipedia definition seems to indicate it has origins as a racist term and I’ve never understood why unix users have adopted this terms instead of something benign like “themes” or “theming” which I remember being in use long before I ever heard “rice”. So what gives? Why use “rice” instead of “theme”?

  •  dedale   ( @dedale@kbin.social ) 
    14•1 year ago

    The language used is not going to harm people. The intent is, which was my point.

    Read -> Parse the meaning -> React accordingly. Is a correct way to communicate.
    Read -> React to trigger word -> Disregard meaning Is not. It’s just conditioned response.

    If you do not think disagreement is a productive contribution, maybe you’re not looking for a discussion.

    •  NathanUp   ( @NathanUp@lemmy.ml ) 
      12•1 year ago

      Let me get this straight:

      In the following scenario, the app developer is in the right?

      • App dev: Here’s my new app! It’s called F----T, for FAntastic Gnome Game On Terminal.
      • Me: Hey, that word is offensive to me and others like me, it’s a word we hear before being beaten, bullied, killed, or discriminated against. Do you think you could change it?
      • App dev: No. My intent was not to discriminate. You’re being unreasonable.
      • Me: The fact that you are unwilling to even entertain changing the app name from a well known slur used against people like me makes me feel completely unwelcome.
      • App dev: Sounds like your problem, sticks and stones.