• LEX@lemm.ee
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    5 months ago

    I understand. You are correct that, in the right context, pretty much any word can be offensive or insulting to someone. So I consider it my responsibility, once I am aware of this context, to try to be inclusive because I like to have as diverse a group of people around me as possible, it builds strength.

    So if “Krita” ended up being derogatory to Russians or Egyptians or whatever, and I was working with kids, I would absolutely be cautious about that, yes.

    • The_Terrible_Humbaba@beehaw.org
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      5 months ago

      Off course, that’s fair. This was a while ago, but I believe my point was more generally about whether to rename an existing popular application. I think it’s commendable that you make that effort to protect the kids you work with.