[sudo-discuss] Use of the term "sleeper"

[yar]

On Tue, Jun 24, 2014 at 12:35 PM, Vicky Knox <vknoxsironi at gmail.com> wrote:
> I want to open up a conversation on the use of the term "sleepers". I'd like
> to propose that we use wording like "Qwerty was found sleeping" (which
> describes an act that Qwerty did), rather than calling them a "sleeper"
> (which ascribes a quality to Qwerty). I believe that the latter creates an
> otherizing effect and is counter to my sense of Sudo Room's dedication to
> inclusivity.

I really appreciate this. I hadn't considered it, but it's a lot like
the distinction between "homeless person" and "person without a home"
or "person experiencing homelessness". More than analogous, in fact.
Thanks very much for bringing this up, Vicky.