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Could you explain how it's exclusionary? Not following. As much as I wish it would go away, I understand it wont because it's low hanging fruit. That's my issu

• sillysaurus3 9y ago
  Well, you're looking for reasons to exclude someone. Instead of judging each case on its own merits, you apply a sweeping filter to all cases. Think of all the things that make you instantly hate someone vs instantly like someone. Which list is longer? It's easy to argue abstractly that a whole class of ideas are bad just because one instance is unfashionable. But if you only use terms because they're trendy instead of accurate, you're restricting yourself from coming up with the best ideas. If "Uber for X" is the best way to describe something, then it's the best way. There's no reason to use euphemisms unless you're nervous about public opinion. I think it's more respectable to stick with "Uber for X" even when it's unpopular. People will always hate you for one reason or another, but at least you can resist bullies.
  • nxsynonym 9y ago
    ah I see. Thanks for elaborating. I get the point you're making, and in general I would agree. However, in this case ("uber for x") the term is so prevalent in tech/start up culture that I find it hard to believe it's the best way to describe every single product it's getting slapped on. To me it would be the same as labelling every single new fast food chain as "The McDonalds of clam cakes" or "The McDonalds of pizza".