Not sure how this didn’t come up before? At any point in development? O.o
Edit: whoa, downvotes, really? Care to say why? This is a legitimate concern?
Only for those who would confuse a video game for PCP. Thankfully, those seem few.
And honestly? I certainly didn't associate it with the narcotic when I read the headline. I'm not sure I've even heard that particular slang for quite a number of years.
.. but i do not get the extremely heavy downvoting and very angry comments to the people concerned about the name.
Maybe it's no problem but as i said - at least on my Google - PCP the drug comes up as the first result with a complete explanation in quick-view.
And to this someone replied "grow up" to me, like what?
Isn't the whole idea behind showing HN something to get criticism?
If i made an app that had bad connotations i would certainly know. If someone disagrees, fine, a discussion about it without mean comments like "get a life" or "grow up" would be preferable.
Let me categorically say: Hell no.
Some may want critique, but unabated criticism? That's not good for anybody (even if it does feel good to write). They're showing off the work of years of their lives; having that work shit upon is not what it's been shared for.
> If someone disagrees, fine, a discussion about it without mean comments like "get a life" or "grow up" would be preferable.
Just remember, the original post was not a useful critique, it was a disbelieving criticism for the author not doing their research. The comment also conveniently ignores that the title of this post explicitly contains "a fast and efficient video game".
Even taken charitably the original post provides little of real benefit to a discussion about the game being presented. Uncharitably, it comes across as a playground attack based around who knows the street slang for PCP.
>Let me categorically say: Hell no.
It seemed obvious to me that the GP was referring to constructive criticism (which can be very valuable). I would not say it is "the whole idea" behind "Show HN" posts, but it is definitely one of the primary motivators for most of the posts I've seen.
That being said, I'm sure most don't put up a "Show HN" post to effectively hear "this sucks" with nothing helpful in the response (and that does happen).
Merriam-Webster: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/narcotic
Collin's Dictionary: https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/narcoti...
Edit, regarding "no one calls marijuana a narcotic":
Not sure why I was downvoted, considering that we are discussing angel dust rather than marijuana.
The United States Government calls marijuana a narcotic:
[1]: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/08/29/2019-18...
[2]: https://www.incb.org/incb/en/narcotic-drugs/index.html
As do The UN and the World Health Organization (in process of amendment):
[1]: https://www.healthpolicy-watch.org/who-recommends-cannabis-s...
[2]: https://www.who.int/medicines/access/controlled-substances/U...
And the Australian Government: https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2018L00106
As well as the Swiss Government: https://www.ch.ch/en/cannabis/
And the Government of Singapore: https://www.cnb.gov.sg/
And the European Union: http://www.emcdda.europa.eu/publications/topic-overviews/cla...
It's important to note the apparent legal definition of "narcotic" when discussing drugs, as it drastically differs from the traditional use, and includes a much longer list of substances.
Also i may be wrong about the importance of these results - is it easy to push those down?