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| Author: | M21 Sniper [ 16 Dec 2003, 06:57 ] |
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Master’ and ‘slave’ on labels is unacceptable, officials say reuters Updated: 10:07 a.m. ET Nov. 25, 2003LOS ANGELES, Nov. 25 - Los Angeles officials have asked that manufacturers, suppliers and contractors stop using the terms “master” and “slave” on computer equipment, saying such terms are unacceptable and offensive. ‘We would request that each manufacturer, supplier and contractor review, identify and remove/change any identification or labeling of equipment components that could be interpreted as discriminatory or offensive in nature.’ — JOE SANDOVAL THE REQUEST — which has some suppliers furious and others busy re-labeling components — came after an unidentified worker spotted a videotape machine carrying devices labeled ”master” and “slave” and filed a discrimination complaint with the county’s Office of Affirmative Action Compliance. In the computer industry, “master” and “slave” are used to refer to primary and secondary hard disk drives. The terms are also used in other industries. “Based on the cultural diversity and sensitivity of Los Angeles County, this is not an acceptable identification label,” Joe Sandoval, division manager of purchasing and contract services, said in a memo sent to County vendors. “We would request that each manufacturer, supplier and contractor review, identify and remove/change any identification or labeling of equipment components that could be interpreted as discriminatory or offensive in nature,” Sandoval said in the memo, which was distributed last week and made available to Reuters. The memo did not include any suggestions for alternative labels. Dennis Tafoya, director of the affirmative action office, said in a separate memo that an “exhaustive search” had been undertaken to find all such labels and replace them with more ”appropriate” ones. A form was sent to all departments to identify equipment carrying the labels “master” and “slave” or any other offensive terms. Faced with an avalanche of complaints from vendors and the general public, Sandoval told Reuters in an interview that his memo was intended as “nothing more than a request” and not an ultimatum or policy change. “I do understand that this term has been an industry standard for years and years and this is nothing more than a plea to vendors to see what they can do,” he said. “It appears that some folks have taken this a little too literally.” Sandoval said that he had already rejected a suggestion that the county stop buying all equipment carrying the “master” and “slave” labels and had no intention of enforcing a ban on such terms with suppliers. “But we are culturally sensitive and we have 90,000 employees,” he said. “We have to take these things seriously.” Sandoval added that in addition to the e-mails he’s received “telling me how stupid I am and how I should be fired” he has gotten a positive response from some companies willing to reexamine their labels. In June, the Los Angeles city council unanimously passed a law requiring that any companies doing business with the city disclose profits they may have made from slavery in the 19th Century. In 2000, the council supported federal legislation seeking reparations for descendants of slaves. © 2003 Reuters Limited. All rights reserved. Republication or redistribution of Reuters content is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Reuters. © 2003 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed <img src="http://www.worldaffairsboard.com/sigs/snipersig.jpg " border=0> |
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| Author: | kingfrogger [ 16 Dec 2003, 08:38 ] |
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Oh, f***ing come on... Jesse Jackson would have to admit that this is ridiculous... “Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.” Benjamin Franklin, 1759 |
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| Author: | prkiii [ 16 Dec 2003, 08:41 ] |
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<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote> Oh, f***ing come on... Jesse Jackson would have to admit that this is ridiculous... “Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.” Benjamin Franklin, 1759 <hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size=2 id=quote> couldn't have said it better myself... Brought to you by your friendly neighborhood moderator.....<img src=newicons/icon_hog.gif border=0 align=middle> If you can't go fast...go Ugly |
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| Author: | sgtgoose1 [ 16 Dec 2003, 12:05 ] |
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I GUESS YOU CANT CALL YOUR ELECTRICAL PANEL " MASTER PANEL" OR YOUR MAIN BREAKER THE "MASTER SWITCH OR YOUR BRAKES "MASTER CYLINDER" OR THE "MASTERS GOLF SERIES SCREW IT!" PRESS TO TEST |
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| Author: | 30mike-mike [ 16 Dec 2003, 12:13 ] |
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Next will be someone objecting to "male" & "female" electrical connections, etc. <img src=newicons/Whatever_anim.gif border=0 align=middle> Sometimes I think California is taking too long to slip into the Pacific! Hajji, you can run, but why die tired? |
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| Author: | Stinger [ 16 Dec 2003, 12:18 ] |
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only sometimes? Overkill??? I'd kill a fly with a howitzer if I had one. |
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| Author: | boomer [ 16 Dec 2003, 12:59 ] |
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<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote> “We would request that each manufacturer, supplier and contractor review, identify and remove/change any identification or labeling of equipment components that could be interpreted as discriminatory or offensive in nature,” <hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size=2 id=quote> I request the county of Los Angeles open EVERY pacage of electronics coming into port, inspect it for offensive labeling, change those lables, re-package it and send it on it's way, at LA county expense. "We sleep safely in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would harm us". George Orwell Fighting For Justice With Brains Of Steel ! <img src="http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/atengun2X.GIF" border=0> |
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| Author: | kingfrogger [ 16 Dec 2003, 13:53 ] |
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I request that every electronics manufacturer/distributor/vendor that does business in L.A. County inspect the county itself for offensive <u>[FILL IN THE BLANK]</u>, remove and destroy it, and club a baby plastic surgeon over the head... all at L.A. County's expense. Then rename the county to "Master Slave County," with the motto "Keepin' the Inferior Races in Check since 1904" or some such crap. Then decapitate Mr. Sandoval, and place his head on a pike right next to the off-ramp from the highway. "Welcome to Master Slave County." “Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.” Benjamin Franklin, 1759 |
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| Author: | kingfrogger [ 16 Dec 2003, 13:56 ] |
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On further reflection, I realize that my previous post may be considered 'offensive' to some parties. To that extent, I have the following to say: It was a joke, for one thing. For two, if you're offended by my making fun of an ignorant man and his stupid ideals and argument against something as harmless and unoffensive as baby shampoo, then I hope it hurts... reeeal bad. <img src=newicons/anim_bow.gif border=0 align=middle> “Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.” Benjamin Franklin, 1759 |
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| Author: | M21 Sniper [ 16 Dec 2003, 15:38 ] |
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I just want to fly out there and kick the shit out of the moron. <img src="http://www.worldaffairsboard.com/sigs/snipersig.jpg " border=0> |
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| Author: | kingfrogger [ 16 Dec 2003, 15:49 ] |
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Then I'll run behind you with a shovel, scoop up all his shit, shove it into his mouth, close his mouth, then use the shovel to smash all of his teeth in. Dang, what was in my coffee this morning...? “Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.” Benjamin Franklin, 1759 |
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| Author: | 30mike-mike [ 17 Dec 2003, 05:31 ] |
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A couple 'a pink packets of "Whoopass"?<img src=newicons/anim_bannana.gif border=0 align=middle> Hajji, you can run, but why die tired? |
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| Author: | 44hollowpoint [ 23 Dec 2003, 01:07 ] |
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In the good old days when I actually used to cable up systems we had adaptors to convert male ports to female ports and visa versa. These were known as Gender Benders... I bet those would go down well in our bright new PC world..! "A .44 magnum beats 4 Aces everytime..." |
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