[mythtv-users] references to "significant other"
William
wmunson at rochester.rr.com
Tue Apr 27 06:09:37 EDT 2004
> i would respectfully request that people on this list stop
> referrring to "the
> wife" as though they were a completely different (and
> inferior) species.
>
> if myth has some feature or does something which is not user
> friendly then say
> so. don't blame it somebody else who you have to please. it is pretty
> insulting and sexist.
>
Please expand your narrow world a bit Simon. Your assumption that all women
in relationships are married is a bit sexist in itself. Many women
(including the one who shares my home with me) would rather not be called
"wife" and prefer the pc "significant other" when describing their
situation.
As far as different species goes, there is some evidence that they are.
(joking) But in all seriousness, women as a group are a bit less technicial
in their thinking. Thusly a software feature we men find intuitive may not
be so obvious to women. I think the project could use a bit more feedback
from women and kids but in general its pretty easy for the non-technical to
use.
Now what we really need is a remote with all the correct functions labeled
so I dont have to keep explaining that X100 changes the aspect ratio of the
screen. :)
Bill
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