I respectfully disagree. If we had proof beyond reasonable doubt that the term originated from that context specifically, then I am all for it. But if it's only because "maybe" the term "master" in Git was originated from an oppressive term, then this change is definitely not the best way to move forward with the inclusion agenda that many people seem to have in the software community, and I believe that if the term did originate from something like that, it would have been changed long ago.
I think it is not our job to be offended by what we think other people should be offended by (the thing with the creator of Cyberpunk 2077 comes to mind). If people of a certain race are offended by something, then we should support them, but we should not assume the role of "being offended".
In short, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
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I respectfully disagree. If we had proof beyond reasonable doubt that the term originated from that context specifically, then I am all for it. But if it's only because "maybe" the term "master" in Git was originated from an oppressive term, then this change is definitely not the best way to move forward with the inclusion agenda that many people seem to have in the software community, and I believe that if the term did originate from something like that, it would have been changed long ago.
I think it is not our job to be offended by what we think other people should be offended by (the thing with the creator of Cyberpunk 2077 comes to mind). If people of a certain race are offended by something, then we should support them, but we should not assume the role of "being offended".
In short, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.