On 24/09/13 14:09, Paul Tagliamonte wrote:
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> On Sep 24, 2013 8:03 AM, "Stefano Zacchiroli" <[email protected]
> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
> >
> > On Tue, Sep 24, 2013 at 07:51:53AM -0400, Paul Tagliamonte wrote:
> > > Its not just you - while I appreciate using a word other than
> bitesized or
> > > low-hanging-fruit, I tend to get the same slightly off putting feeling
> > > about "gift"
> > >
> > > Not to bikeshead.
> >
> > So, folks, what do you propose instead? :)
> >
> > If the chosen terminology send the "wrong" message, and hence it's
> > potentially a blocker, let's change it (but better do it only *once*,
> > hence the need of getting it "right" this time).
>
> I don't want to give the wrong impression - I'll still use the chosen
> tag, but if I'm to play the Umarell, I'd be most likely to use "bitesize"
>
> Seriously, I don't want to get between work getting done, though.
>


However people feel about "gift", there is also the jargon factor.  For
newcomers, jargon is a barrier and potential time waster

Can we use a word that is neutral and obvious?

Maybe "trivial-to-fix" or something like that?


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