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

5 pointsby firicover 6 years ago

4 comments

limwover 6 years ago
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.
gscottover 6 years ago
Same with computers<p>&quot;Los Angeles officials have asked that manufacturers, suppliers and contractors stop using the terms &#x27;master&#x27; and &#x27;slave&#x27; on computer equipment, saying such terms are unacceptable and offensive.&quot;<p><a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.cnn.com&#x2F;2003&#x2F;TECH&#x2F;ptech&#x2F;11&#x2F;26&#x2F;master.term.reut&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.cnn.com&#x2F;2003&#x2F;TECH&#x2F;ptech&#x2F;11&#x2F;26&#x2F;master.term.reut&#x2F;</a>
comeseeover 6 years ago
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.
informatimagoover 6 years ago
1984