I see "Libran" was suggested previously (thanks to Alexander Maxwell Grindel) and discussed. Apologies. Inserting an 'e' to get "Librean" could distinguish it from "libran" which (as pointed out previously by Roberto Beltran) is used by some to refer to characteristics associated with the astrological sign Libra. The word libre seems well understood in this context. I think "librean" follows easily enough. How about "pro-libre"? On Fri, 22 May 2020, 23:33 Kim Tucker, <[1][email protected]> wrote:
Suggestion: Libran. The label could also be used to refer to people who are pro libre data, information, knowledge, cultural works, .... Recall: [2]https://wikieducator.org/Say_Libre On Thu, 13 Feb 2020, 20:47 Roberto Beltran via libreplanet-discuss, <[3][email protected]> wrote: Hey everyone, It occurred to me that there isn't really a good one-word way of describing someone who rejects proprietary software on ethical grounds. For example there's "vegan" for people who don't consume animal products on ethical grounds. I know there is a derogatory term that exists, and another which is specific to someone who agrees with RMS, but there is no general positive term that we could all use. Even a short phrase seems difficult because you could say "free software advocate" but you can reject proprietary software on ethical grounds without doing any advocacy. I think this would be good so people can self-identify, and it might help bring the idea into common thought. If anyone has any ideas, please share. Kind Regards, Roberto Beltran [1][4]https://libremiami.org/ References 1. [5]https://libremiami.org/ _______________________________________________ libreplanet-discuss mailing list [6][email protected] [7]https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discus s References 1. mailto:[email protected] 2. https://wikieducator.org/Say_Libre 3. mailto:[email protected] 4. https://libremiami.org/ 5. https://libremiami.org/ 6. mailto:[email protected] 7. https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
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