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Language changes over time: the way Scott is using the word "hacker" was the common definition of the word at one time. The change in meaning of the word "hacke
by ktRolster 10y ago
Language changes over time: the way Scott is using the word "hacker" was the common definition of the word at one time. The change in meaning of the word "hacker" is one of the main symptoms of the social phenomenon Scott is describing
I've never heard the word hacker used the way Scott describes it. If you have references, that would be interesting.
- kerkeslager 10y agoI said, "Semantics just aren't that interesting." and "Personally, I value communication over the specific words used." You continue to try to have a semantic argument with me, which I'm not going to engage you on further. You understand what Scott meant when he said "hacker". Pedantic arguments over definitions distract from the discussion I actually care about. If you want to claim that a hacker counter-culture didn't exist and wasn't replaced by an insipid version of itself, I'll be happy to engage you on that topic. Otherwise, this will be my last post in this conversation.