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@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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