The Wikipedia definition seems to indicate it has origins as a racist term and I’ve never understood why unix users have adopted this terms instead of something benign like “themes” or “theming” which I remember being in use long before I ever heard “rice”. So what gives? Why use “rice” instead of “theme”?

  • NathanUp@lemmy.ml
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    1 year ago

    Let me get this straight:

    In the following scenario, the app developer is in the right?

    • App dev: Here’s my new app! It’s called F----T, for FAntastic Gnome Game On Terminal.
    • Me: Hey, that word is offensive to me and others like me, it’s a word we hear before being beaten, bullied, killed, or discriminated against. Do you think you could change it?
    • App dev: No. My intent was not to discriminate. You’re being unreasonable.
    • Me: The fact that you are unwilling to even entertain changing the app name from a well known slur used against people like me makes me feel completely unwelcome.
    • App dev: Sounds like your problem, sticks and stones.