PSA and reminder:
The terms "blacklist" and "whitelist" are racially charged. Please use "blocklist" and "allowlist" instead.
Yes, the terms are old. Yes they're not directly based on race. But they _are_ based in the systemic idea that "white == good; black == bad". Just because something is traditional doesn't mean it's acceptable.
It took me a while to see just how insidious little things like this are, too. It's ok to take some time to understand. Just please switch terms while you do.
@danhunsaker What sources do you have the show these terms are racially charged? I'm quite interested in this.
@someone You mean that "black" for "bad" and "white" for "good" are used throughout English? And that this concept is problematic?
@danhunsaker I don't see how. Using "black" and "white" doesn't necessarily associate itself with race. It could easily be I'm associating those colors with the day and night cycle. Either way, our modern usage of blacklist and whitelist has absolutely no implications for race. What's ultimately more harmful is trying to purposely bring race into something that's a non-issue.
@someone Sure would be nice if that was the case, here.
But hey, you're convinced otherwise. I won't waste any more of your time.