const_voidJul 15, 2023

Do you consider the term "rice" or "ricer" to be racist?

https://lemmy.ml/post/2080934

Do you consider the term "rice" or "ricer" to be racist? - Lemmy

The Wikipedia definition [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rice_burner] seems to indicate it has origins as a racist term and I’ve never understood why unix users have adopted this terms instead of something benign like “themes” or “theming” which I remember being in use long before I ever heard “rice”. So what gives? Why use “rice” instead of “theme”?

Show threadsharpiemarkerJul 15, 2023
Yes, it is a derogatory term from car modification. Taking away the context doesn’t make it any less racist.
Show threadNuPNuAJul 17, 2023
Changing the context of a word can’t change its meaning or intent? That’s a complete misunderstanding of the English language. We have tones of words that are spealt and pronounced the same that can mean different things.
Show threadsharpiemarkerJul 17, 2023
Ok so show me a context where the N-word would be acceptable.
Show threadNuPNuAJul 17, 2023
One black person talking to another using it in a reclaimed manner.
Show threadsharpiemarker
Says who? And, is that what’s happening with the use of Rice or Riced in this community?
Jul 17, 2023 at 7:30pmWeb