What is sad is the fact that this is a pretty useful app, yet most of the discussion is about the name. I would like to see more discussion about the app itself, but that could be just me.
Show HN: Tampon - an open source Buffer app
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Re: Show HN: Tampon - an open source Buffer app
#42Terrible name, and a service built on Twitter, which has already come out and said they're going to squash essentially any service that infringes on their trademarks.
Re: Show HN: Tampon - an open source Buffer app
#43"Tampon means Buffer in French :)" I guess the logo transfers as well.
Yeah. It's pretty unambiguous, and the pun isn't really that funny IMHO. Maybe it's because I do this stuff for a living now, but I don't like the idea of using either "Tampon", "Douche" or "Suppository" in my products.
On the flipside, I'm sure opting for a potentially inflammatory name has attracted attention that they otherwise wouldn't have received.
Re: Show HN: Tampon - an open source Buffer app
#44Terrible name, you should definitely change it. It might get you attention and have some shock value at the start but it's going to look stupid eventually (if it doesn't already). Same goes for the logo. I understand it's 'buffer' in French but major companies go out of their way to ensure their product name translates well in the major languages. You should too. Apart from that, it seems like a good product. EDIT: A…
As stated some place else: it's an open source project, so let's just have fun with names! :)
Re: Show HN: Tampon - an open source Buffer app
#45Terrible name, you should definitely change it. It might get you attention and have some shock value at the start but it's going to look stupid eventually (if it doesn't already). Same goes for the logo. I understand it's 'buffer' in French but major companies go out of their way to ensure their product name translates well in the major languages. You should too. Apart from that, it seems like a good product. EDIT: A…
>>it's going to look stupid eventually (if it doesn't already)
It already does.
>>I understand it's 'buffer' in French but major companies go out of their way to ensure their product name translates well in the major languages. You should too.
This product was clearly named with the intention of being provocative. The logo is clear evidence of that.
Re: Show HN: Tampon - an open source Buffer app
#46Earlier quoted context omitted.
I wouldn't have batted an eye if it were called Jock Strap or something inherently male in nature Really? I would totally cringe at something called "Jock Strap" or "scrotum" or "foreskin". Tampon isn't just a feminine word like "flower" or "butterfly", it's biological and personal . "Anal Probe" is gender-neutral neutral term that also feels inappropriate because of its personal and biological nature.
I feel like your counter examples were fairly over the top. He didn't name it "Labia" or "Clitoris", he named it after a product that females use for hygienic purposes. I can't really think of a particular brand of male-genital-hygiene products off the top of my head (that aren't also used in other areas, ie: hair trimmers or washes), so I went with something as similar as I could that served a single unique purpose.…
I totally see your point. There aren't any, that I know of, male-specific genital hygiene products.
Flowers and butterflies, as cultural concepts, tend to correlate with femininity more than rocketships and monster trucks. I was trying to think of a non-biological example of something that's perfectly OK to use.
Re: Show HN: Tampon - an open source Buffer app
#47What is sad is the fact that this is a pretty useful app, yet most of the discussion is about the name. I would like to see more discussion about the app itself, but that could be just me.
I personally couldn't care less what people name the projects that they work on during their free time. However, when you choose to name your project something ridiculous like Tampon, then there should be little surprise when people focus on the ridiculous name. That's how people are.
There's always the possibility that maybe, just maybe, the name is the most interesting part about the project.
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#48Earlier quoted context omitted.
I wouldn't have batted an eye if it were called Jock Strap or something inherently male in nature Really? I would totally cringe at something called "Jock Strap" or "scrotum" or "foreskin". Tampon isn't just a feminine word like "flower" or "butterfly", it's biological and personal . "Anal Probe" is gender-neutral neutral term that also feels inappropriate because of its personal and biological nature.
I feel like your counter examples were fairly over the top. He didn't name it "Labia" or "Clitoris", he named it after a product that females use for hygienic purposes. I can't really think of a particular brand of male-genital-hygiene products off the top of my head (that aren't also used in other areas, ie: hair trimmers or washes), so I went with something as similar as I could that served a single unique purpose.…
How about Spermacide or Condom? They're gender-specific and inherently sexual (as in, pertaining to sex organs). We're not in the third grade, you're right. But apparently the author of this app is. If he's not behaving seriously, he can't expect to be taken seriously.
The reason to be okay with this name is because you have a third-grade sense of humor. The reason to not be okay with it is because you're mature and the author is not.
Re: Show HN: Tampon - an open source Buffer app
#49Terrible name, and a service built on Twitter, which has already come out and said they're going to squash essentially any service that infringes on their trademarks.
Which trademarks are you refering to here?
Re: Show HN: Tampon - an open source Buffer app
#50Earlier quoted context omitted.
I doubt people are outraged. I know for myself, I don't care what he wants to do. I just think he should rename it if he wants to be taken seriously.
Well, it's an open source project, not a whole company, right?
As I said, call it whatever you want, I'm not outraged. Simply put: it's up to you if this project is something you want to put on your resume or Linkedin and be taken seriously,