noteworthy wrote:
Decius wrote:
I'm really growing tired of the use of the word "hacker" in this context.
Consider starting with a letter to the editor, or perhaps a letter to the Public Editor at the New York Times. In the past, the Public Editor has investigated the paper's usage of terms like "suicide bomber", "martyr", "terrorist", "insurgent", "freedom fighter", etc.
Also, you can Send an E-Mail to John Schwartz. He might be receptive to a friendly note on the subject.
I think its gunna take more than a friendly email to unfuck 30 years of ignorance. They'll investigate the proper use of terms like "insugent" because its important to maintain balance when talking about groups that are powerful. The hacker subculture is neither as important nor as powerful as Hamas, and so the press does not feel that they need to be handled objectively or fairly.
