• limer@lemmy.ml
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    4 months ago

    Because the argument is stupid. Much like pointers not being a good term to use because it’s rude to point. Or man pages being sexist.

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      4 months ago

      I’ve never heard that pointer bullshit at all. Can you link it?

      “Man” for “manual” is just an antiquated term kept around by Unix curmudgeons. “Help” is much better as it requires no explanation and conveniently is automatically abbreviated to its full name. It’s the common term used in most other systems that aren’t linux.

      'Man" isn’t sexist, it just sucks.

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      4 months ago

      What’s stupid is that people like you argue about a branch name instead of just cede the point as if it costs anyone anything to