> In the context that are being used, it describes the abstraction very well.
In some contexts, yes. But other times, other words would explain it better. I think that existing stuff probably need not changed, but in cases where a different word is more clearly describing it, I should think that the different word will do, especially in documentation. There are other reasons why the words used for commands should remain traditional (and American; even though I am Canadian and write the documentation in Canadian, I will use the American terms for the names of commands, etc; just as though, if I am writing music I will use neither Canadian nor American, but Italian), though. (Words also have multiple meanings, anyways.)
> Is slavery absolutely wrong? Of course! That doesn't mean we will have to ban the words.
You, and I, are responsible for our own emotions. Once we start going down that road it will be very easy to do away with free speech because “emotions”.
>>> Master is a word. Slave is a word. Being words, they have a meaning.
Let me put it another way: "wimp" is a word, and being a word, it has meaning. Does that mean I should choose to call you a wimp? Doing that would be rude, but free speech, amirite?
> You, and I, are responsible for our own emotions. Once we start going down that road it will be very easy to do away with free speech because “emotions”.
Do you refuse to account for others' emotions in your actions "because of" free speech? You speak like you feel like that's how you should behave.
Like most things, there aren't hard rules set in stone for all time. Using "master and slave" in a computing context is becoming rude, and sooner or later those who continue to use it unapologetically will be frowned upon and judged. If you want to be part of that club, I suppose that's your choice, but it's not a stand for free speech or anything like that.
> Using "master and slave" in a computing context is becoming rude, and sooner or later those who continue to use it unapologetically will be frowned upon and judged
You know what? I really don't care at all about if the term is going to change or not. If it changes it may be for the better.
But you reacted exactly the way I expected and it's exactly what I don't want to see.
Vilification will not get you far and you will not get you a lot of friends.
If you do want to make this change, try doing it without threatening.
In the context that are being used, it describes the abstraction very well.
Is slavery absolutely wrong? Of course! That doesn't mean we will have to ban the words..