Do you consider the term "rice" or "ricer" to be racist? (lemmy.ml)

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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"?

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[-] Sharpiemarker@feddit.de 2 points 2 years ago

Yes, it is a derogatory term from car modification. Taking away the context doesn't make it any less racist.

[-] fantasy95@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Taking away the context doesn’t make it any less racist.

How doesn't it? I would argue most people who use the term 'rice' aren't even aware of its origins.

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