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> The problem is that not everyone agrees with it [...] there is no longer a real consensus on what it means The term lacks consensus in the way that evolution
by cxr 3y ago
> The problem is that not everyone agrees with it [...] there is no longer a real consensus on what it means
The term lacks consensus in the way that evolution lacks consensus. Overwhelmingly, it's those least in a position to disagree stating that they disagree.
- JohnFen 3y agoTrue enough among people who care about these things (regardless of what their stance is). But the majority of devs out there aren't so invested in this stuff and will just use the term in the way they've heard it used. If they've heard it used in a loose fashion, that can lead to confusion. I can't fault those devs for that.
- cxr 3y agoI'd wager that the "majority of devs out there [who] aren't so invested in this stuff" aren't invested enough that they will, upon being corrected, state that they disagree with the historical definition, however (versus just being sloppy/careless when using it, i.e. out of ignorance in the original instance).