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I think shame is the actual reason why so many oppose these changes and why they are adopted in the end. The change itself is often interpreted as finger waggl
by linza 6y ago
I think shame is the actual reason why so many oppose these changes and why they are adopted in the end.
The change itself is often interpreted as finger waggling, implying something was done wrong. In technical fields, one expects technical answers for why changes should be adopted, and engineers are largely not equipped to have this intently non technical discussion. And many feel that the Linux kernel is not the right place for these discussions, but it's hard to argue that because... shame.
- crististm 6y agoYes, engineers are ill equipped to judge such topics, obviously well beyond they capabilities. They should touch bits not English semantics. Others, more prepared and versed in 'inclusivity' topics will make value judgements in their place and decide what's best for them and for us. Or maybe not.
- nabla9 6y agoPlease present some solid arguments in flavor of name changes. These changes are just proposed without anything backing them up.
- linza 6y agoDid you mean to reply to another comment perhaps? I'm against these changes and as an engineer and as my comment suggested, I'm ill equipped bring useful arguments against or in favor.