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This is exactly what I pictured in my head when I first read the name. I'd be interested to know how many of the people who are upset about the name have heard
by reificator 6y ago
This is exactly what I pictured in my head when I first read the name.
I'd be interested to know how many of the people who are upset about the name have heard and remember that theory.
- californical 6y agoI remember the urban legend meme that cockroaches could survive anything, even nuclear war. I also used to live somewhere that we’d occasionally see a cockroach, and they’re disgusting. Any time I hear the word cockroach, immediately it reminds me of the times I was going to the bathroom and looked up to see a cockroach, jumping back in surprise. It’s a much stronger emotion attached to the word. Just immediate feeling of disgust. I wouldn’t mind working on a project that uses cockroachDB if it really is the best tool for the job, but I do feel a little weird about it. And the name has kept me from really looking into it previously...