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Do you consider the term "rice" or "ricer" to be racist?

The Wikipedia definition seems to indicate it has origins as a racist term and I've never understood why unix users have adopted this terms instead of something benign like "themes" or "theming" which I remember being in use long before I ever heard "rice". So what gives? Why use "rice" instead of "theme"?

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  • I don't know but it seems like it's a 'nix thing.

    I was in the Windows customization scene for years and never heard the term "ricing" until I discovered customization on Linux.

    • No it's from car enthusiasts. Race Inspired Cosmetic Enhancements

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