I was referenced in 4 different ways by 15 different people in a meeting today. My name is still intact and I am whole.
I think we should be careful with our words; there are people that have had their names (and more) literally taken from them. Using such an evocative phrase in this manner is irresponsible.
I can look past the fact that it's completely unsubstantiated, but is it even necessary in a post about names? Do you think the name of the actress was truncated because of her gender?
When people shorten my name, it's familiar and it's a relief because I don't have to smile through their awkward pronunciation.
I feel embarrassingly over-sensitive, but reading statements like these in tech articles is unnerving.
I think we should be careful with our words; there are people that have had their names (and more) literally taken from them. Using such an evocative phrase in this manner is irresponsible.