Change OMG Name

[moonbeam.]

no

[twilispark]

no

[BlossomTail]

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Also I think it would be better to include people who want it changed should also explain why. Having the side of people not wanting it to change explain themselves while the others don't is kinda one sided.

It's very interesting that nobody had a problem with this name when it was first implemented. It was never mentioned for more than a decade until just recently that this was an "issue." I understand folks take offense to things others don't, but this is such a miniscule nitpick. If we changed every "problematic" situation, we'd likely have no CS at all.

I don't think anyone is actually offended. It was brought up as something to be changed and people thought the reason for it to be changed is because it's offensive. Anyone who found it actually offensive wouldn't be on the site.

Based on the poll 3 people are "offended." I'd like to hear their stance, as you said.

[Alpha_Rose]

I'm not religious and am not particularly interested in whether the phrase would be considered religiously offensive, but I do find the OMG So Common and OMG So Rare labels do kind of rub me the wrong way. I was thinking about this with the new rarities system, I do kind of wish those labels would be changed.

I get that the staff is trying to use 'Common' and 'Rare' as their keywords and don't want to stray too far from that, but something like 'Abundant' or 'Mythical' sounds much cleaner and more coherent than using abbreviations/internet speak.

[moongoddess]

No

[Poserpanda]

I think it's a good thing that the discussion of rarity has started smaller discussions about naming as well. That's why it seems like a group of people are "suddenly" upset about this acronym. There was a discussion started, and sub-conversations start because of it. If discussion is opened, new topics will arise that are related to that discussion.


While I don't appreciate when people take God's name in vain; which predates the internet, I wouldn't mind seeing this implemented. However, based on how the votes are going, I would think that this is a change that will not come to pass. The acronym is something that became less of a curse word and more of just something that people say, much like LOL or BRB. The etymology of oh my god, is something that I think is interesting for research purposes, but not much else. As it stands, I'm pretty sure it won't change and that CS will keep it on their website. It is offensive, it disrespects God's name, but if you're a follower of Jesus, you know that a non-believer won't understand why that is important. So, I'm sorry, but I highly doubt it will make any changes. We don't have issues, we're not stupid or weird, it just doesn't mesh with our religion. Just like Halloween, or Christmas without Jesus, there are somethings that we cannot change and don't have to be a part of.

[sirenni]

no support, I’m sorry ! As a person of faith, at least to me personally, it isn’t offensive - especially because it isn’t commonly associated with ‘oh my god’, most people just say O M G. Also, everyone can choose how they want to say it, so it’s really not a big problem.

I personally think there’s higher priority’s that could improve cs than a little change like this.

[ShadowKatto]

I'm not religious and am not particularly interested in whether the phrase would be considered religiously offensive, but I do find the OMG So Common and OMG So Rare labels do kind of rub me the wrong way. I was thinking about this with the new rarities system, I do kind of wish those labels would be changed.

I get that the staff is trying to use 'Common' and 'Rare' as their keywords and don't want to stray too far from that, but something like 'Abundant' or 'Mythical' sounds much cleaner and more coherent than using abbreviations/internet speak.

Not to be rude, but I disagree. Those more whimsical names are too vague, and kind of boring imo. And there are already so many games using the word “mythical.”

[nicobear]

am i wrong or does it not stand for “oh my gosh” anyways

[Elm]

No support. you dont have to look at it as “oh my god” you can change the acronym in your head to be “oh my goodness” or just O M G <- thats how i see it anyways lol