I'm very curious how many of those insisting on the strict definition also pronounce .gif as GIFF, despite the creator clearly insisting it's JIFF.
Words change. The coiner has no more real authority over them than anyone else.
Words change. The coiner has no more real authority over them than anyone else.
Related, the definition of gif has actually changed for some. Instead of a specific file format they use the term to mean "soundless looping video". Admittedly even I have a hard time swallowing that definition.