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It sounds way less offensive to those who decry the original terminology's problematic roots but still keeps its meaning intact.

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[-] azl@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 6 months ago

This also works for binary cable or interface connectors formerly known as "male" and "female".

[-] 4lan@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months ago

I renamed our blacklist to the blocklist and not one person noticed.

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[-] TypicalHog@lemm.ee 2 points 6 months ago

If anyone is offended by this CS term - you are a certified soyflake.

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[-] BlucifersVeinyAnus@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 months ago

Tab A; Slot B

[-] menixator@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 6 months ago

I really hope they adopt this. Not just for tech. To me, the world would become a little bit more interesting with a payment card called a DomCard™ in it.

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