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

[Ross Martinek <ross triarius net>]

Yes, I found the OP highly offensive—and I have disabilities. But GIMP is an acronym, pronounced and written 
“gimp.” That word, like so many others, is only offensive if INTENDED as such. “Smile when you say that!" The 
name of the program cannot be so intended, ergo no offense applies, or is even implied. If the program was an 
application for the use of those with physical disabilities, then, perhaps the OP would have a valid 
complaint. He, she, it, they, whatever, does not. The behavior was, indeed, passive aggressive—it was 
innuendo and contained an implied threat. Such behavior is entirely uncalled for.

Besides, referring to the program as “Gimp,” is entirely appropriate: It may limp along, at times and in some 
respects, but it keeps improving and manages to get the job done—just like some of us who refuse to let our 
disabilities get the better of us, and are not afraid or discouraged by calling them what they, and we, are.

Limpingly,

Ross


> On May 28, 2021, at 11:04 AM, Alexandre Prokoudine via gimp-user-list <gimp-user-list gnome org> wrote:
>
> On Fri, May 28, 2021 at 6:55 PM Ruben Safir <ruben mrbrklyn com> wrote:
> > >  Federico - as chairperson of the CoC Committee, and Board member.
> >
> > Kill the secret communist style party organ to judge social credit
> > scores.
>
> I guess I have to post a reminder after all.
>
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