2018/12/11 7:03:57 -0800, adam.far...@uk.ibm.com: > I've spotted 12 instances of swear words in OpenJDK source comments, and > it seems appropriate to remove them. > > Bug: https://bugs.openjdk.java.net/browse/JDK-8215217
(webrev: http://cr.openjdk.java.net/~afarley/8215217/webrev/) > I've created a webrev and attached to the bug. > > Also, I've mentioned in the bug that there are additional swears in more > excusable locations. It would be good to get the community's take on > those. It also would be good to discuss the instances that you’ve proposed to change in your patch. I can certainly see removing the f-word, and other words of a sexual nature. Those are clearly inappropriate. Removing lesser words, and continuing to police their use henceforth, strikes me as overkill. What do other Committers think? - Mark