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Re: technical terms overhaul



On 20-06-2020 06:14, David Wright wrote:

> Passlist and faillist, perhaps? Pass list already exists as a two word
> phrase, so people are used to saying it.

Oh, I don't know.
This introduces judgement and the concept of failure.
This could negatively impact on any number of personalities.
(tongue in cheek)

I think it's possible to get too politically correct.
Why are we attaching a concept like skin colour to list names as a
serious proposition?
White and black are fine unless you see something wrong in them.
In which case a session of introspection may be in order.

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`Religion is regarded by the common people as true,
by the wise as false,
and by the rulers as useful'.

— Lucius Annæus Seneca.

Terrorism, the new religion.

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