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Back in the days software developers didnt announce this sort of thing and called it "easter eggs". According to wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter
by nopacience 8y ago
Back in the days software developers didnt announce this sort of thing and called it "easter eggs".
According to wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_egg_(media) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_egg_(media) :
> "In computer software and media, an Easter egg is an intentional inside joke, hidden message or image, or secret feature of a work. It is usually found in a computer program, video game, or DVD/Blu-ray Disc menu screen. The name is used to evoke the idea of a traditional Easter egg hunt.[2] The term was coined to describe a hidden message in the Atari video game Adventure that encouraged the player to find further hidden messages in later games, leading them on a 'hunt'.[3]"
- wahnfrieden 8y agoHe’s announcing it (and built it) as a reaction against the master/slave naming issue. It’s a political statement dismissing removal of exclusionary language. Not sure why I’m being downvoted because he’s publicly stated this on Twitter explicitly several times.
- xabuq 8y agoDid you read his other blog posts? He is not an exclusionary person, and labeling him as such, based on an impulsive reaction to an abstract word, with multiple contextual interpretations, is a misguided interpretation of recent events. His frustration at irrational demands for unnecessary effort is understandable.
- wahnfrieden 8y agoI have read what he’s been writing about this. By the way, “irrational demands for unnecessary effort” is a value judgment.
- xabuq 8y agoYeah, the inverse is also a value judgement.
- pseudalopex 8y agoCalling language exclusionary isn't labeling a person.
- dismissedReact 8y agoPointing out that someone might be viewed as putting forward "dismissive reactionary political statements against the removal of exlusionary language" is most certainly an attempt to smear and label someone.