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> I am not sure where term "ping you" came from I assume it's like using sports euphemisms in the office to convey a concept... this is likely a military euphe
by bonestamp2 8y ago
> I am not sure where term "ping you" came from
I assume it's like using sports euphemisms in the office to convey a concept... this is likely a military euphemism (from radar/sonar). On one hand I don't mind it because it removes the specifics about how the person will contact you, it just simply states that they will contact you (and the method may vary depending on the time of day/week). Sure, there are other ways to say that, just as there are other ways to say something is "on deck" or you're "punting" a decision.
- saalweachter 8y agoI assumed it was from the networking 'ping'.
- SnootyMonkey 8y agoAs did I. Actually, it never occurred to me that it could have come from anywhere else.
- paulie_a 8y agoI kind of figured, but that terminology and specific phrasing in the tech world is obnoxious and pretentious. Just say "hey can we talk later?" No need to use to buzzword terms to ask for a simple conversation. Honestly, I hardly acknowledge those ping requests anymore. I'm sure there is a packet loss pun, but it's late and I'm tired.
- bonestamp2 8y agoRight, but don't you think that was named after radar/sonar pings too?