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I don't like that they are called toots in Mastodon (lemmy.ml)

submitted 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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This might just be a me problem, but I don't like that they use the word toot in Mastodon.

When they chose that word, they probably were going for the sound an elephant makes with its trunk, because a mastodon is similar to an elephant. But I have always been aware that toot is another word for flatulence. So personally it makes me cringe.

You can imagine what it's like for me if you replace "toot" with "fart" on mastodon. Now everyone is talking about liking the best farts, sharing someone's fart, etc. I'm not suggesting they change it on my account, I just wanted to share and see if anyone else had the same problem.

Edit: Apparently they already did change the name
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=26882318

Edit 2: Oh wow, apparently it was hbomberguys idea 6 years ago.
https://mastodon.social/@Hbomberguy/146524

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 years ago (2 children)

The brain will adapt, eventually you will cheerfully think of a toot as a decentralized message on mastodon (and wonder why anyone would act embarrassed about sending one at a family dinner)

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 years ago

I like your optimism, but it's been nearly 2 years and it hasn't happened for me yet

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 years ago (1 children)

There was a meme around that word in Pleroma time ago.

Most people just call it "post".

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 years ago

I use "post" more often since I learned how "toot" is perceived among native English speakers. But if I'm among fedi passionate folks I still use "toot" affectionately (while thinking of small elephants having a bit of fun ;)

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 years ago

I don't give a toot

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 years ago

Tbh for me it's extremely funny and the Toot word is pog 🤣🤣🤣

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 years ago

I find it hilarious! gotta toot that honk!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 years ago

toot

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 years ago (1 children)

they did not change it

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 years ago (1 children)

https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/pull/16080

This pull request was merged so what do you mean?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 years ago

all the ones i've seen still say toot, and everyone uses the term

[–] [email protected] -4 points 3 years ago

Toot sounds coot