I think it's a really difficult topic.... everyone has their own point of view.
I found this explanation about the etymology of the work black-list. Quite interesting.
the use of black sheep might not be metaphorical as it applies to sheep, since some are black, with varyingly marketable wool Excerpt from an answer from a Post
I never liked the term Blacklist/Whitelist, as it does not reflect exactly what it is or what it does, you must know the context and meaning beforehand. I would think something like Allowlist/Denylist, as said in other comments would explain way better what they are and do.
I think it is important to revise these kinds of terms and words, but they should not blur the real issues that are happening out there to real people. I think we could focus our efforts on trying to educate our fellows, friends and family about inclusion, equality and most importantly respect to others humans... instead of trying to change words... for me this is the biggest issue nowadays, education focuses too little on these topics... social media fuels these behaviours, as well as some Leaders out there.
I'm sad this "revolution" probably will fade away in a certain amount of time, as it has happened in the past :( I'm even sadder that we still need to talk about this shit, it makes me feel sick...
PD: I just wanted to say, that posting this has been quite weird, I can't even post this without thinking about how people might react if it's going to offend someone, if they will take it out of context, etc... And I imagine I'm not the only one that has felt this. It's sad :(
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I think it's a really difficult topic.... everyone has their own point of view.
I found this explanation about the etymology of the work black-list. Quite interesting.
I never liked the term Blacklist/Whitelist, as it does not reflect exactly what it is or what it does, you must know the context and meaning beforehand. I would think something like Allowlist/Denylist, as said in other comments would explain way better what they are and do.
I think it is important to revise these kinds of terms and words, but they should not blur the real issues that are happening out there to real people. I think we could focus our efforts on trying to educate our fellows, friends and family about inclusion, equality and most importantly respect to others humans... instead of trying to change words... for me this is the biggest issue nowadays, education focuses too little on these topics... social media fuels these behaviours, as well as some Leaders out there.
I'm sad this "revolution" probably will fade away in a certain amount of time, as it has happened in the past :( I'm even sadder that we still need to talk about this shit, it makes me feel sick...
PD: I just wanted to say, that posting this has been quite weird, I can't even post this without thinking about how people might react if it's going to offend someone, if they will take it out of context, etc... And I imagine I'm not the only one that has felt this. It's sad :(