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If "Master/Slave" terminology in computing sounds bad now, why not change it to "Dom/Sub"? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
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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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[โ€“] HawlSera@lemm.ee 16 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Remember when we thought being overly politically correct to absurd levels was a bad thing? That said, Dom/Sub, I'd be down for that. Same meaning, different wording, and now it's also a sex reference.

[โ€“] NostraDavid@programming.dev 10 points 3 months ago

Not quite the same meaning, as master/slave is forced, whereas dom/sub there's implied consent.

Also, pretty sure most companies would not be OK with the sex reference, which is just a bonus!