17-11-2016, 10:25 AM
Rene: the purpose is to reduce confusion. The current situation is that a number of names are accepted, but a growing number of researchers is unhappy with these names because of their implied assumptions. This leads to people coming up with their own names, more variety and more confusion.
If we could come up with a set of neutral names, these could exist alongside the traditional ones an posters could choose which one they use. I for one would be happy to adopt the neutral names in my forum posts and blog posts alike.
The advantage will be that those who are dissatisfied with the classic terminology have a standard they can adhere to, streamlining communication.
If we could come up with a set of neutral names, these could exist alongside the traditional ones an posters could choose which one they use. I for one would be happy to adopt the neutral names in my forum posts and blog posts alike.
The advantage will be that those who are dissatisfied with the classic terminology have a standard they can adhere to, streamlining communication.