Mich Talebzadeh created SPARK-47213:
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Summary: Proposal about moving on from the Shepherd terminology in
SPIPs to "Mentor"
Key: SPARK-47213
URL: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/SPARK-47213
Project: Spark
Issue Type: Improvement
Components: Documentation
Affects Versions: 3.5.1
Environment: Documentation. SPIP form submission
Reporter: Mich Talebzadeh
Fix For: 4.0.0
As an active member I am proposing a move to replace the current terminology
"SPIP Shepherd" with the more respectful and inclusive term "SPIP Mentor." We
have over the past few years have tried to replace some past terminologies with
more acceptable ones.
While some may not find "Shepherd" offensive, it can unintentionally imply
passivity or dependence on community members, which might not accurately
reflect their expertise and contributions. Additionally, the shepherd-sheep
dynamic might be interpreted as hierarchical, which does not align with the
collaborative and open nature of Spark community.
*"SPIP Mentor"* better emphasizes the collaborative nature of the process,
focusing on supporting and guiding members while respecting their strengths and
contributions. It also avoids any potentially offensive or hierarchical
connotations.
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