[sudo-discuss] [omni-discuss] Replacing the term "bottom-liner" with..?

[Karissa McKelvey]

I like point person

On Sun, Jan 11, 2015 at 10:42 AM, niki <niki.shelley at gmail.com> wrote:
> I believe the issue was that bottom liner metaphorically suggests some kind
> of hierarchy or unequal distribution of power / labor.
>
> That said, I am going to include bottom-liner in the poll because I do feel
> an argument could be made that it simply suggests someone who is
> participating in the foundation building of this project - I just want to
> give the community a chance to weigh in / address this issue so that we can
> move forward as it's come up again recently.
>
> Love,
>
> Niki
>
> On Sun, Jan 11, 2015 at 10:38 AM, lee worden <wonder at riseup.net> wrote:
>>
>> "point person"?
>>
>>
>> On 01/11/2015 10:27 AM, joseph liesner wrote:
>>
>> overseer; host; ITGT (if  Then go To)
>> joe
>> On Jan 11, 2015, at 10:13 AM, niki wrote:
>>
>> Hey all,
>>
>> I want to honor the request from some Omni community members that we
>> replace the word bottom-liner.
>>
>> Can we collect a list of alternatives and mutually agree to attempt to
>> replace this phrase / to lovingly and compassionately correct one another if
>> and when we slip up?
>>
>> As little as it may seem, this will require a cultural shift for a lot of
>> us that I'm sure we're all willing to make, but it'll likely take a bit of
>> time before it collectively takes root.
>>
>> It would be great if those who take particular issue with this phrase
>> could put forth their suggestions.
>>
>> I will collect suggestions and make a poll both online and in the real
>> world.
>>
>> Here are some suggestions of mine:
>>
>> * steward
>> * curator
>> * representative
>>
>> Love,
>>
>> N
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