guest [173.79.223.27] Mon, 05 Nov 2012 03:37:23 +0000
Modified page: http://wiki.horde.org/FAQ/Admin/Miscellaneous
New Revision: 8
Change log: Update link to MARC
@@ -15,9 +15,9 @@
Seriously, many of the components have somewhat awkward acronyms as
their names, such as the **I**nternet **M**essaging **P**rogram, or
the **W**eb-based **H**orde **U**nified **P**roject **S**ystem. The
maintainer of the FAQ has a suspicion that others were pulled at
random from an [http://www.ikea.com/ IKEA] catalogue. Besides, it's
more fun to let you guess.
+++ Why do you use the terms blacklist and whitelist? Those terms
are racist.
-No, they are not. See, e.g.,
[http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=imp&m=113435148814240&w=2 one of many
mailing list discussions on the origins of ther terms]. Simply put,
"blacklist" and "whitelist" are the most concise terms we can use to
accurately describe the underlying filtering mechanism. (If you can
think of a more precise term, let us know!)
+No, they are not. See, e.g.,
[http://marc.info/?l=imp&m=113435148814240&w=2 one of many mailing
list discussions on the origins of ther terms]. Simply put,
"blacklist" and "whitelist" are the most concise terms we can use to
accurately describe the underlying filtering mechanism. (If you can
think of a more precise term, let us know!)
In all truth, The term blacklist is a derivative of the term "in
one's black book." this term was used most notably by Henry VII and
Joseph !McCarthy, although by countless others for various reasons, to
denote those out of favor with a given class or group. It was intended
to imply that those listed were people who committed unfavorable or
devious acts in the cover of shadow, and It's probable first use was
in the reign of Charles II, with reference to a list of persons
implicated in the trial and execution of his father. The term has been
used for hundreds of years to denote those who were boycotted or
disallowed because of their social standing or their actions. This
etymological history in no way indicates a racial origin.
If you want to change the terms on your local install, see our
[http://wiki.horde.org/FAQ/Admin/Config?referrer=FAQ%2FAdmin#toc5
documentation on how to change phrases].
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