If "Master/Slave" terminology in computing sounds bad now, why not change it to "Dom/Sub"? - eviltoast

It sounds way less offensive to those who decry the original terminology’s problematic roots but still keeps its meaning intact.

  • Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    I remember back in the late 90s being in college. I brought my girlfriend to class one day. She raised her hand after the professer was explaining Master/Slave roles. Keep in mind, I’m white. She’s black. She’s not enrolle

    d in this class AT ALL.

    So the professer sees this, and says “Yes, you there, girl I’ve never seen in 4 months of this class”

    And all she said was “Master and Slave drives? That sounds sexy!”

    The whole class facepalmed.