Re: [Gimp-user] Violation of GNOME Code of Conduct - ablelist language and discrimination

["Robert T. Short" <gimp phaselockedsystems com>]

I too walk with a hitch in my getalong.  I am also a native English 
(American) speaker and I do not find the name of the program offensive.

On 5/25/21 3:06 PM, Ruben Safir wrote:
> I am sick of lunatics calling the shots
>
> It is time for a revolt against insanity.
>
> I am a GIMP and have been one for my hwole life and find the use of the
> term GIMP to be uplifting and to give all us GIMPS the utmost honor to
> be associated with such an esteamed project.
>
>
> Furthermore, the Code of Conduct is BS and should be removed from the
> Gnome Project.
>
>
>
> On Tue, May 25, 2021 at 11:26:41PM +0300, Cristian Secară wrote:
> > În data de Tue, 25 May 2021 11:19:43 -0700, Michael Richards via gimp-user-list a scris:
> >
> > > I formally request that the GIMP name be changed on the basis that it
> > > violates the GNOME Code of Conduct.
> > >
> > > I make this request, not to cause trouble but to stand up against
> > > unintentional - but no less harmful - discrimination.
> > >
> > > [...]
> > In what language stands the name as discrimination ? In my language (Romanian) the word "gimp" has no meaning 
> > whatsoever. The only possible association is with the GNU Image Manipulation Program – and this only for those who work 
> > with it or at least ever heard about it.
> >
> > I wonder if in Italian or French or German etc. languages this word has any meaning except for the GIMP 
> > program.
> >
> > Cristi
> >
> > --
> > Cristian Secară
> > https://www.secarica.ro
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