No, that would be offensive to those engaged in the 'Recreational Chemicals'
business.
In fact anything suggesting a hierarchy would not be acceptable. Perhaps all
these systems should be completely redesigned on an egalitarian basis so as
not to cause offence/upset to anyone!
Neil
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave & Marlene" <rusd@velocitus.net>
To: "Fred Talmadge" <fredtal@industryinet.com>
Cc: <british-cars@autox.team.net>; "Lotus Elan.net"
<lotuselan@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, November 28, 2003 9:40 PM
Subject: Re: PC
> Pusher - pushee?
>
> Dave Russell
>
> Fred Talmadge wrote:
> > "In an interesting twist on political correctness, L.A. County has
> > banned the use of the terms 'Master/Slave' (commonly used to denote hard
> > drive arrangements.) According to Snopes.com, 'someone within the County
> > bureaucracy... had taken offense at "master/slave" references and
> > complained to the board.' L.A. County now requires that vendors working
> > with the county remove all 'master/slave' references. Incredible."
> >
> > http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/outrage/master.asp
> >
> > So now I'm sure we all want to update the names of the brake/clutch
> > cylinders, any suggestions?
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