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Meta post I've decided to make. I enjoyed the unixporn subreddit a lot when I used reddit more. I enjoy customizing my linux de as much as the next nerd.

But you definitely shouldn't use racist slang to refer to the process.

To be clear, I didn't know the origin of the term 'ricing' until fairly recently. I was chattimg with my friend and used it to describe my de setup. They informed me that apparently it's from car customization, and is a pejorative against generally asian men who customize their car to look like a racecar.

After learning this I was sad to realize just how engrained it is in linux de customization culture. I personally have stopped using the term, and I would ask everyone here stop as well.

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[–] Blamemeta@lemm.ee -2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

But they often have the ear of the authorities, (here its the mods), and thats nearly as good.

[–] motherfucker@hexbear.net 26 points 1 year ago (1 children)

So you’re subjecting yourself to authority that you believe is acclimating you to do things against your will?

[–] Blamemeta@lemm.ee -1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

No, just complaining about people who try this stuff.

And tbh, I get sucked into internet arguments way too easily.

[–] motherfucker@hexbear.net 15 points 1 year ago

I do too, sometimes. It’s not a healthy habit. I hope you can find a balance that works better for you.