Re: [Gimp-docs] Pimp my GIMP



On Tue, May 29, 2012 at 04:42:51PM +0200, Michael Schumacher wrote:
> > Von: Alexandre Prokoudine <alexandre prokoudine gmail com>
> 
> > On Tue, May 29, 2012 at 1:18 PM, Roman Joost wrote:
> > > There is currently a proposal to change the heading of the 'Pimp my
> > > GIMP' section to something less controversal, as it may put off people
> > > with it's political incorrectness ("pimp").
> > >
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pimp_My_Ride is probably the insiration for the title.
Yes I think so too.

> Interestingly, the Wikipedia article lists no controversies about
> their use of that title (only legal threats by Viacom against other
> businesses using the "Pimp my..." slogan).
> 
> Just to make sure, this isn't an attempt by someone who was involved in a GIMP name discussion to gather some leverage through the back door?
Nope. A good friend - Jan Smith - which made that suggestion to me. I
think it's a valid point and should be discussed.

Cheers,
-- 
Roman Joost
www: http://www.romanofski.de
email: romanofski gimp org

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