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| DATE | 2020-02-15 |
| FROM | Daniel Pocock
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| SUBJECT | Subject: [Hangout - NYLXS] avoiding the bias in vocabulary
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There are a lot of words used in various discussions today that have
some bias.
For example, the word /ban/ is quite disparaging to the victim. Simply
using the word continues the bias.
>From a technical perspective, banning somebody from a mailing list and
censoring somebody on a mailing list are both achieved by clicking the
same button.
Use the word ban, it leaves a lingering feeling that the volunteer may
have done something questionable.
Use the word censor, it implies the organization is avoiding some
questions.
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