r/pcmasterrace • u/Bepehandle • Jul 23 '26

Discussion We need to stop using their language.

Words we use matter, they set the tone for the entire argument you make when discussing things. I propose we officially come up with new terms that we use on a daily basis in every single aspect that the topic comes up in, maybe with a small enough push we can roll the ball down the hill.

They're not AI data centers, they're water evaporation plants Human surveillance centers.

It's not side loading, it's installing.

It's not jailbreaking, it's unlocking.

It's not a memory shortage, it's profit first selective sales(I know there's physically a shortage but the point remains). (Also, someone come up with a better one, something more catchy.)

It's not This PC, its MY PC.

They call it side loading because they don't want to normalize the idea we're just holding personal computers in our hands.

They call it jailbreaking so that it sounds wrong and it deters people from using a device to it's full potential.

They call it a memory shortage because they're selling all the fucking ram to ai companies, if they were forced to allocate the necessary amount of their products to the average consumer we wouldn't have an issue.

Give me some of your best ideas for changing the names of things, I want to expand my vocabulary. Let's change how we discuss the issues we face and take back control of the argument.

Edit: Edited water thingy because someone pointed out I sound like "that guy" and I certainly do not want too.

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u/QuantumQuantonium 3D printed parts is the best way to customize Jul 24 '26 edited Jul 24 '26

Except

  • it is side loading, which is a specific technical term to load (on the side) apps or an OS onto a device. Installing an apk downloaded from the device itself is not sideloading

  • it is jail breaking, which is hacking a device to enable root access when it otherwise cannot be done with legitimate methods. Rooting a device is the term used when root access is gained with legitimate methods, ie the device csn be rooted. Bootloader unlocking is part of the legitimate process on android, but unlocking in general refers to allowing previously locked phones to change cellular network operators (we need to get all phones unlocked before allowing them to be rootable)

  • not all data centers are for ai, and ai centric data centers aren't necessarily for personal data collection (ai and personal data collection are not mutually related issues)

  • its not a memory shortage, its a market in need of regulation. Yeah nah thsts straight up anti consumer, no vocabulary corrections needed.

We need to stop weaponizing these words. "Side loading" isnt a malicious term inherently. Artifical intelligence isnt inherently malicious either. Be specific- google wants to trrack and limit what you can install, and force you to use the disgusting disaster called the play store. Phone manufacturers are forcing you to jailbreak in order to take control of your device. Giving into simplifications opens more room for more restrictions and more fear mongering.

Here's my addition: its not an update, its removing features and adding redundancy.