I did my undergrad in Computer Engineering a few years ago and I between then and now I've known a fair number of people who didn't like the usage of the term. That said, I think that it's also a...
I did my undergrad in Computer Engineering a few years ago and I between then and now I've known a fair number of people who didn't like the usage of the term.
That said, I think that it's also a bit more "direct" in a lot of tech. Referring to a relationship as "Master/Slave" is pretty in your face. Blacklist/whitelist may not have originally had a racial connection but that doesn't mean that it never did. And IMO allowlist/denylist is more straightforward anyway.
I also know that some people who dislike the terms don't feel safe enough to speak up about it. Tech, and law, aren't known for being super diverse. These sorts of changes are low commitment but can help make sure that everyone feels included.
I did my undergrad in Computer Engineering a few years ago and I between then and now I've known a fair number of people who didn't like the usage of the term.
That said, I think that it's also a bit more "direct" in a lot of tech. Referring to a relationship as "Master/Slave" is pretty in your face. Blacklist/whitelist may not have originally had a racial connection but that doesn't mean that it never did. And IMO allowlist/denylist is more straightforward anyway.
I also know that some people who dislike the terms don't feel safe enough to speak up about it. Tech, and law, aren't known for being super diverse. These sorts of changes are low commitment but can help make sure that everyone feels included.