Controversial Term Usage

Commenters debate the misuse, pejorative connotations, offensiveness, and overuse of a specific jargon term in the discussion, often suggesting alternatives or calling for its retirement.

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Sample Comments

g15jv2dp Jun 8, 2024 View on HN

This is missing the pejorative connotation I'm looking for.

soperj Aug 14, 2014 View on HN

Sounds like a misuse of the word to be honest.

mixmastamyk Jul 20, 2012 View on HN

Uggh, I'm tired of people using that word so casually and where it doesn't apply.

Touche Mar 24, 2014 View on HN

The word is only used because people dislike it.

fortran77 Nov 22, 2020 View on HN

Agreed. It's an unfortunate word. There are better choices that wouldn't exclude people.

Ericson2314 Dec 2, 2020 View on HN

Yes, we all know it's a terrible word for this purpose.

Plough_Jogger Dec 14, 2018 View on HN

This isn't necessarily a misuse of the word.

sp332 Nov 15, 2014 View on HN

It's not the idea, but the jargon that's offensive.

xhevahir Aug 19, 2023 View on HN

Maybe it's time to retire the term? Sounds like it's extremely prone to misuse.

qPM9l3XJrF May 4, 2021 View on HN

I'm tired of everyone being obsessed with terminology. Maybe it's just a colorful turn of phrase eh?