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Re: Offensive variable names [was: Cool down ...]



> It's only offensive to the people who are offended.  Theoretically all
> words are offensive since any word can be offensive to anyone just because 
> they deem it so.  Censoring (i.e. changing the language) of everything to
> appease everyone 1) isn't possible, 2) is foolish at best, 3) is a 
> waste of everyone's time, and 4) creates a power hungry mob of zealots
> looking to dismantle any word they deem offensive (e.g. paper machete).

It's neither black nor white.  Reduction to the absurd doesn't help make
good decisions.  After all, a breath of fresh air is just a bunch of
protons/neutrons/electrons moving, so it's no different from a bullet.
Or is it?


        Stefan


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