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Okay then, be mad that "slave" isn't a technically correct term either. "replica" or "follower" both describe the behavior much better. > it doesn't seem to be
by schneems 9y ago
Okay then, be mad that "slave" isn't a technically correct term either. "replica" or "follower" both describe the behavior much better.
> it doesn't seem to be a fight worth having
Technical correctness is a fight worth having. Human decency is a nice side effect.
> the words only have meaning if you give them meaning
That's not how words work.
- toomuchtodo 9y agoThe context of how I use the word "fuck" dramatically changes what it means. Whether you're offended by the word is entirely up to the listener as well.
- schneems 9y agoDo you understand the phrase "technical correctness" or is that open to interpretation as well?
- 43224gg252 9y agoIn this case, the "technical correctness" of your argument is up for debate.
- schneems 9y agoYou're debating the concept of words themselves. Which have meaning. It's the mechanism through which words work. They have both a meaning in context and out of context. They have meaning both intended and unintended. Good technical documentation should strive to minimize unintended interpretations by using the most clear and concise words possible.