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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. A showerthought should offer a unique perspective on an ordinary part of life.

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If "Master/Slave" terminology in computing sounds bad now, why not change it to "Dom/Sub"? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 2 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago (2 children)

It makes sense because "master copy" is the name of the "official" version of something. Nothing to do with slavery by the way.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 months ago

It’s already not the master copy if you have release branches or tags, but it is the “main” branch 🤪

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 months ago

But "Main" is more clear, and putting in extra effort to basically just piss off politically (over)correct people doesn't make any sense, and is kinda weird tbh