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If "Master/Slave" terminology in computing sounds bad now, why not change it to "Dom/Sub"? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
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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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[–] elephantium@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

Interesting metaphor. I've never really gotten that idea -- I've never seen the connection demonstrated between the "big stuff" and seemingly innocuous things like 'main' vs. 'master'.

Also, a lot of this feels misplaced. IMO, the root problem is one of attitude where the minorities are viewed as less-human, not deserving of equal treatment or equal rights. Change will happen as those attitudes shift. I haven't seen a connection demonstrated between those attitudes and...well, pretty much any terminology issue that's come up in recent memory.