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| ID | Project | Category | View Status | Date Submitted | Last Update |
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| 0001642 | 1003.1(2016/18)/Issue7+TC2 | Base Definitions and Headers | public | 2023-03-19 09:10 | 2024-06-11 09:07 |
| Reporter | bastien | Assigned To | |||
| Priority | normal | Severity | Editorial | Type | Clarification Requested |
| Status | Closed | Resolution | Accepted As Marked | ||
| Name | Bastien Roucaries | ||||
| Organization | debian | ||||
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| Section | any | ||||
| Page Number | any | ||||
| Line Number | any | ||||
| Interp Status | --- | ||||
| Final Accepted Text | 0001642:0006213 | ||||
| Summary | 0001642: DUMB terminal is not defined | ||||
| Description | Hi, They are no definition of a dumb terminal used in vi and ed pages. | ||||
| Desired Action | - Define that is a dumb terminal - Define how to detect a dumb terminal | ||||
| Tags | applied_after_i8d3, tc3-2008 | ||||
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There is only one use of "dumb" in normative text, which is in the description of the redraw edit option (P2739 L89670). In the description of the -s option, the phrase "the terminal is a type incapable of supporting open or visual modes" is used instead and the rationale explains "The terminal type ``incapable of supporting open and visual modes'' has historically been named ``dumb''". Given that this statement exists, I don't see any problem with the use of "dumb terminal" elsewhere in non-normative text. Proposed change: On page 2739 line 89670 section ex, change: The editor simulates an intelligent terminal on a dumb terminal.to: If redraw is set and the terminal is a type incapable of supporting open or visual modes, the editor shall redraw the screen when necessary in order to update its contents. |
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Thanks, Will prefer something like: On page 2739 line 89670 section ex, change: The editor simulates an intelligent terminal on a dumb terminal. to: If redraw is set and the terminal is a type incapable of supporting open or visual modes (this terminal has historically been named ``dumb''"), the editor shall redraw the screen when necessary in order to update its contents. |
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The term dumb is one we are recommended to avoid in our style guide regarding use of ableist language. 3.1.7 Ableist Language When trying to achieve a friendly and conversational tone, problematic ableist language may slip in. This can come in the form of figures of speech and other turns of phrase. Be sensitive to your word choice, especially when aiming for an informal tone. Ableist language includes words or phrases such as crazy, insane, blind to or blind eye to, cripple, dumb, and others. Choose alternative words depending on the context. |
| Date Modified | Username | Field | Change |
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| 2023-03-19 09:10 | bastien | New Issue | |
| 2023-03-19 09:10 | bastien | Name | => Bastien Roucaries |
| 2023-03-19 09:10 | bastien | Organization | => debian |
| 2023-03-19 09:10 | bastien | Section | => any |
| 2023-03-19 09:10 | bastien | Page Number | => any |
| 2023-03-19 09:10 | bastien | Line Number | => any |
| 2023-03-21 12:10 | geoffclare | Note Added: 0006213 | |
| 2023-03-21 13:19 | geoffclare | Note Edited: 0006213 | |
| 2023-03-22 09:47 | bastien | Note Added: 0006218 | |
| 2023-04-20 16:18 | geoffclare | Interp Status | => --- |
| 2023-04-20 16:18 | geoffclare | Final Accepted Text | => 0001642:0006213 |
| 2023-04-20 16:18 | geoffclare | Status | New => Resolved |
| 2023-04-20 16:18 | geoffclare | Resolution | Open => Accepted As Marked |
| 2023-04-20 16:19 | geoffclare | Tag Attached: tc3-2008 | |
| 2023-04-22 08:56 | ajosey | Note Added: 0006270 | |
| 2023-06-13 10:43 | geoffclare | Status | Resolved => Applied |
| 2023-06-13 10:43 | geoffclare | Tag Attached: applied_after_i8d3 | |
| 2024-06-11 09:07 | agadmin | Status | Applied => Closed |
