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Comment by spapas82 | Hacker News Reader

Touvlo in greek means brick but it also means metaphorically a very bad student.

We’re both greek, it’s meant in a joking way :) What do you think of the name?

Greek here. I would NOT want to associate in any way with a site named Touvlo, even if it is used in a joking manner. Too offensive! For a non native speaker, ignorance is bliss. But once they found out what Touvlo really means, i still bet they would feel cheated, and/or embarrassed. Therefore in both cases, it's a no go. Just my 2 cents.

Thank you, this is good feedback. We’re both native greek speakers, and we meant it in a lighthearted way, but you’re right that not everyone will see it this way.

I would also agree with the grandfather comment. The name is a little too offensive when used in a professional environment...

Recalling certain candidates that I have interviewed over the years, I'd say it is spot on!

the second I read it I knew it was Greek I have actually thought of using the name for an app before years ago, but it never happened as I thought it's... a bit rude? not sure if this applies when exposing your app to a mostly non-greek audience though

It's very offensive to call someone τούβλο because in reality its meaning is more or less "he's too stupid to understand, his mind it's thick like a brick...".

I would urge the project founders to rename it to avoid possible legal complains by those who may consider it quite offensive to say the least.

Just call its ancient version πλίνθος and you are good to go!

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