Mike Fulton wrote:
> I would like to propose removing the master/slave terminology from the vim > source code and replacng it with more inclusive, and hopefully more > accurate, terminology. I do not see what the problem is. And this just triggers a discussion that is wasting time. Please keep in mind that master/slave is something from very old times. Quote "Slavery in ancient Rome played an important role in society and the economy." Latin and Greek concepts are often used in science to give words to things so that it's clear what we are talking about. It is part of history, nobody can change that. The terms are generally used in technology because people understand what they mean. Much like male and female connectors. -- How To Keep A Healthy Level Of Insanity: 6. In the memo field of all your checks, write "for sexual favors". /// Bram Moolenaar -- [email protected] -- http://www.Moolenaar.net \\\ /// \\\ \\\ sponsor Vim, vote for features -- http://www.Vim.org/sponsor/ /// \\\ help me help AIDS victims -- http://ICCF-Holland.org /// -- -- You received this message from the "vim_dev" maillist. Do not top-post! Type your reply below the text you are replying to. For more information, visit http://www.vim.org/maillist.php --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "vim_dev" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/vim_dev/20220908105749.55EE91C0B17%40moolenaar.net.
