Comment on Release Notes for Release 0.8.1

  1. sometimescake Mon 13 Sep 2010 12:29AM UTC

    'Changing "Pairings" to "Relationships"'

    I don't really agree with this. I don't think it is a good idea.
    The word 'Relationship' your normally associate with monogamy or love.

    Look at what wiki says about "Relationships":

    "Humans have a universal need to belong and to love which is satisfied when an intimate relationship is formed.[2] Intimate relationships consist of the people that we are attracted to, whom we like and love, romantic and sexual relationships, and those whom we marry and provide and receive emotional and personal support from."

    If you are writing a non-con stories I think the word 'relationship' between the two characters is a bit wrong.

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    1. EosRose Mon 13 Sep 2010 12:59AM UTC

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      I see your point, but I don't think "Pairings" is any better when considering non-con stories. In general, the term "pairings" is actually misleading when you're identifying 'ships with three or more characters. I support the change.

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      1. Zooey_Glass Mon 13 Sep 2010 09:24AM UTC

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        Thanks, both, for your feedback. There are pros and cons to all terminology, but we feel that 'Relationships' is a more inclusive term overall. If you're interested in how we came to the decision to change from 'Pairings' (and how we make decisions in general), check out our post on the Anatomy of a Change.

        Zooey, AD&T Chair

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