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Cool, which module? Thanks for the link. It's fascinating to me that the name has been an issue since at least 2013 (when the post was written). There’s no
by edraferi 9y ago
Cool, which module?
Thanks for the link. It's fascinating to me that the name has been an issue since at least 2013 (when the post was written).
There’s no denying they’re childish. What they are not, however, is sexist. [...] it’s all about friendly jokes.
I agree -- I don't see ill will or discriminatory intent here. It's just unprofessional and kinda off-putting.
Weboob is a formidable tool to detect people that are part of the “be offended first, think later” crowd. Interestingly, the crusaders are to date all male, and often assert that women can’t like jokes about breasts or sex in general.
I'm sure that happens, and I'm sorry. I hope this discussion feels more productive. Culture wars are no fun for anybody. For the record, I am male, and not offended. Just disappointed. I agree that wetboobs is a funny name for a weather thing. But it's much funnier in a comedy movie [1] than a collaborative software project.
Seems like the project is well aware of and content with the current state of affairs. I wonder how much more it could have grown already without the brand as a stumbling block.
They will always make a scene on how they’re never going to use Weboob because of names. Guys, here’s the thing: we don’t need you and we certainly don’t want you.
Most of this discussion is about the value of small communities, so maybe it's for the best. Personally, I want to read a bit more about the tech despite the name. Still, the name will likely prevent me from using the tech as broadly as I would otherwise. And that's the disappointment.
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG_LL9m7cl4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG_LL9m7cl4