Debate Over LGBT-Themed Progress Bars in Software Customization
By
zahlman
Tries hard. Doesn't quite make it out of the oven in one piece.
Summary
The article discusses a GitHub pull request controversy about adding progress bar themes, specifically addressing criticism that customization options shouldn't be limited to LGBT themes. The author argues that straight people can also use pride-themed progress bars without issue, and questions why there's opposition to allowing queer aesthetics in software customization. The piece examines inclusivity debates in tech design and whether customization features should cater to specific identity groups.
Key quotes
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What's wrong with that? Straight people can also use it you know. I am not gonna 'turn gay' cause I switched the progress bar to the pride flag
what's more, to the minority therein who want to make their sexuality/gender identity a core part of their aesthetic
Again, what's the problem with that? The reason there is an 'aesthetic' to being queer is cause it distinguished by what its not in term of societal constructs
There is no aesthetic to being 'straight'
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