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Announcing list2regexp - Generate regular expressions to match lists of strings (codeberg.org)
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[–] [S] 2 points 1 month ago* (1 child)

The term's connection with racism, as well as the value in avoiding its use has been disputed.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blacklist_%28computing%29#Controversy_over_terminology

(See the section that follows for more context.)

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  • [–] 1 point 1 month ago

    Yes, but does it really hurt you to make your software more accessible?

    What good arguments do you have for the term blacklist?

    "Denylist" is easier to understand and doesn't spark discussions. Nobody will be offended, whether it's technically correct to be offended or not.

    I'm not a person of colour but your answer still insults me, because it's so tone deaf.

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