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Yes, as if the name was the reason it never took over Photoshop.

It's a dumb name.

Yes, but it's also known by that name. It's a non-issue

Outside of places like HN, it is barely known at all, and the name is a big reason for that.

apparently it's an issue issue if they're changing it

Golly gee, I can't open GIMP, the cool kids are watching...

Well, since they behave like a religion and the pope is dead, it's obvious that someone would remind them of their wrongdoings: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repentance

> the pope is dead

While a very large number of past Popes are dead, the Pope (Leo XIV) is alive.

maybe true, but also in my self proclaimed non-keyboard warrior opinion, I think GIMP is a silly name. More so because I am juvenile. Photoshop is kinda a cool dope name, and unfortunately GIMP is not.

As opposed to the people who heard the name might change and started fuming about “keyboard warriors” — those people are all well-adjusted, accomplished and hot!

Your language and tone make it obvious you do care, so which are you?