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> I get the association with Exorcism, when I read their name... why it is called Exorcism?

• detrites 4y ago
  The FAQ explains it as nothing to do with exorcism despite being "one vowel away", and instead references "exercises". But then goes on to make a reference to the "devil" being in the details of constructing the exercises. https://exercism.org/docs/using/faqs https://exercism.org/docs/using/faqs Honestly it baffles me and turns me off the project. I wouldn't want to think about that concept every time I was engaged in learning. It may also be an issue for various cultures for whom exorcism is a common sacred tradition. For example in parts of Africa - exactly the type of market a good-will project such as this would ostensibly be targeting.
  • adamors 4y ago
    They’ve been around for years, I want to say over a decade. It’s pretty clear nobody is hung up on the name.
    • detrites 4y ago
      Another comment says they're struggling for funds. Whether directly related or not, a name with a hugely dark connotation, that springs to mind so immediately they mention it second in the FAQ can't be helping.
      • rationalfaith 4y ago
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