Master/Slave Terminology Was Removed from Python Due to Association with Slavery

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Post by firic » Fri, Sep 14, 2018, 6:40 AM UTC

Master/Slave Terminology Was Removed from Python Due to Association with Slavery
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Re: Master/Slave Terminology Was Removed from Python Due to Association with Slavery

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Post by gscott » Fri, Sep 14, 2018, 6:48 AM UTC

Same with computers

"Los Angeles officials have asked that manufacturers, suppliers and contractors stop using the terms 'master' and 'slave' on computer equipment, saying such terms are unacceptable and offensive."

http://www.cnn.com/2003/TECH/ptech/11/26/master.term.reut/

Re: Master/Slave Terminology Was Removed from Python Due to Association with Slavery

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Post by limw » Fri, Sep 14, 2018, 7:11 AM UTC

I agree.so ,we should delete the word from dictionary,sue those who dare say the word,spy on everyone to find out who even dare to think about this word.

Re: Master/Slave Terminology Was Removed from Python Due to Association with Slavery

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Post by comesee » Fri, Sep 14, 2018, 8:06 AM UTC

The word kill is also pretty offensive. Police kill many people of color daily. Slaves were killed by their owners. I think more inclusive verbs are disable or quiesce.

Re: Master/Slave Terminology Was Removed from Python Due to Association with Slavery

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Post by informatimago » Fri, Sep 14, 2018, 8:41 AM UTC

1984