And beyond those specific terms, the words "white" and "black"
have been used to connote "good" and "bad" for centuries, if not
longer, with absolutely no implication of any connection with race. Assuming
such a connection now is to create a problem that doesn't really
exist.
I would also point out that the racial term "black" first
came into wide use in the U.S. in the 1960's to replace the word "Negro" (and
others), at the insistence of "black" people themselves. This was long after the
use of "black" as meaning "bad" was firmly established, so those who chose to
champion this word to describe themselves were clearly not bothered by any
possible connection.
Finally, note that when used for "good" and "bad, "white" and
"black" are supposed to bring to mind the actual colors (or noncolors) white and
black. When used for race (actually skin color), they are erroneous terms, since
they really refer to a light pinkish tan and various shades of brown. So when
you hear the term "whitelist", you should think of a pure white color, which is
nothing like the skin of any human who has ever lived.
On the other hand, I almost always come down on the side of
more accurate terminology, with less slang. So I would lean towards using other
terms for that reason, not because of an erroneous racial
connection.
But whitelisting / blacklisting have been the terms for mail
allow/deny for
how many decades now?
--STeve Andre'
On 01/06/11
14:19, Charlot, Firmin wrote:
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Whenever possible, I would like to request that
"Whitelisting" not be used and that it be replaced with something like "Allow
listing" or "Approved Listing". These suggestions more accurately
represent what is intended and stay away from racially charged
words.
Thanks.
Firmin
Charlot, ITIL, MCSE, A+,
Information Systems Manager
Michigan
State University - Student Services
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[MSUNAG] EBS addresses for whitelisting
With
all of the notifications that will be sent from the new EBS system, I’m
wondering if there is a comprehensive list of addresses that these
notifications will be sent from so that I can setup department wide whitelists
for them?
Thanks,
