Current Events > should i speak up to my co-worker who keeps saying 'the final solution'?

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Giant_Aspirin 02/17/21 2:08:28 PM #1:	the past couple of weeks my team at work has been discussing various ways to solve a problem. during these conversations the dev lead keeps referring to the solution we've selected as "the final solution". i honestly don't think he's doing this maliciously, but i sorta feel like i should say something to him because he might unwittingly offend someone in the future. what do? --- Playing: Yakuza 3; Hades; Dead Cells; You see it your way, I'll see it mine and I'll be fine <cite>Giant_Aspirin posted [p:950741961] in should i s... [t:79300478]...</cite> <quote>the past couple of weeks my team at work has been discussing various ways to solve a problem. during these conversations the dev lead keeps referring to the solution we've selected as "the final solution". i honestly don't think he's doing this maliciously, but i sorta feel like i should say something to him because he might unwittingly offend someone in the future. what do? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TommyG663513 02/17/21 2:12:30 PM #2:	Do nothing --- just tell them all your base doesn't belong to us because we were getting stoned...they'll understand-Ken156 <cite>TommyG663513 posted [p:950742121] in should i s... [t:79300478]...</cite> <quote>Do nothing </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
divot1338 02/17/21 2:14:01 PM #3:	H to the R izzo! --- Moustache twirling villian https://i.imgur.com/U3lt3H4.jpg- Kerbey <cite>divot1338 posted [p:950742183] in should i s... [t:79300478]...</cite> <quote>H to the R izzo! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
YookaLaylee 02/17/21 2:14:21 PM #4:	Tell him that its bothering you --- I'm the fly in the ointment, the spanner in the works. I'm unpredictable. I'm the X-Factor. - Jamie Madrox <cite>YookaLaylee posted [p:950742198] in should i s... [t:79300478]...</cite> <quote>Tell him that its bothering you</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Giant_Aspirin 02/17/21 2:14:36 PM #5:	divot1338 posted... H to the R izzo! his name does have an 'H' and an 'R', how did you know this? o_O --- Playing: Yakuza 3; Hades; Dead Cells; You see it your way, I'll see it mine and I'll be fine <cite>Giant_Aspirin posted [p:950742205] in should i s... [t:79300478]...</cite> <quote>divot1338 posted... </cite> <quote>H to the R izzo!</quote> his name does have an 'H' and an 'R', how did you know this? o_O </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
berlyman101 02/17/21 2:15:55 PM #6:	I would just say hey, this is kind of embarrassing and I totally don't think you mean this, but you're referring to the Nazi plan to exterminate all Jewish people. --- http://www.lukesurl.com/comics/2010-02-24-determinism.png <cite>berlyman101 posted [p:950742257] in should i s... [t:79300478]...</cite> <quote>I would just say hey, this is kind of embarrassing and I totally don't think you mean this, but you're referring to the Nazi plan to exterminate all Jewish people. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
xue1 02/17/21 2:16:00 PM #7:	He is talking about development, not about racism <cite>xue1 posted [p:950742261] in should i s... [t:79300478]...</cite> <quote>He is talking about development, not about racism </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 02/17/21 2:19:09 PM #8:	"dude, not cool!" should get the job done. xue1 posted... He is talking about development Nothing is ever "final" in development anyway. You just eventually stop working on it. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:950742395] in should i s... [t:79300478]...</cite> <quote>"dude, not cool!" should get the job done. xue1 posted... </cite> <quote>He is talking about development</quote>Nothing is ever "final" in development anyway. You just eventually stop working on it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kisai 02/17/21 2:19:28 PM #9:	berlyman101 posted... you're referring to the Nazi plan to exterminate all Jewish people. I would say that they're not referring to it if they don't intend to... But they absolutely are. I don't believe in innocent coincidences anymore. Not nowadays. I'm pretty sure their coworker IS low-key trying to refer to Hitler's Final Solution, and is probably secretly racist themselves. --- WHO MODS THE MODERATORS? <cite>Kisai posted [p:950742407] in should i s... [t:79300478]...</cite> <quote>berlyman101 posted... </cite> <quote>you're referring to the Nazi plan to exterminate all Jewish people.</quote>I would say that they're not referring to it if they don't intend to... But they absolutely are. I don't believe in innocent coincidences anymore. Not nowadays. I'm pretty sure their coworker IS low-key trying to refer to Hitler's Final Solution, and is probably secretly racist themselves. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
berlyman101 02/17/21 2:21:01 PM #10:	Kisai posted... I would say that they're not referring to it if they don't intend to... But they absolutely are. I don't believe in innocent coincidences anymore. Not nowadays. I'm pretty sure their coworker IS low-key trying to refer to Hitler's Final Solution, and is probably secretly racist themselves. My suggestion isn't meant to be kind so much as get him to stop saying it and also document that he pointed it out to him. that way if he continues you know it's on purpose and you can go to HR. --- http://www.lukesurl.com/comics/2010-02-24-determinism.png <cite>berlyman101 posted [p:950742467] in should i s... [t:79300478]...</cite> <quote>Kisai posted... </cite> <quote>I would say that they're not referring to it if they don't intend to... But they absolutely are. I don't believe in innocent coincidences anymore. Not nowadays. I'm pretty sure their coworker IS low-key trying to refer to Hitler's Final Solution, and is probably secretly racist themselves.</quote> My suggestion isn't meant to be kind so much as get him to stop saying it and also document that he pointed it out to him. that way if he continues you know it's on purpose and you can go to HR. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
zammox 02/17/21 2:27:15 PM #11:	what would you prefer he say? the last solution? the final answer? it's just words dude. also "he might unwittingly offend someone in the future" you mean he offended you and aren't adult enough to say that so want to hide behind the mysterious third person he """""may"""" offend possibly perhaps by chance --- aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa <cite>zammox posted [p:950742742] in should i s... [t:79300478]...</cite> <quote>what would you prefer he say? the last solution? the final answer? it's just words dude. also "he might unwittingly offend someone in the future" you mean he offended you and aren't adult enough to say that so want to hide behind the mysterious third person he """""may"""" offend possibly perhaps by chance </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smackems 02/17/21 2:29:41 PM #12:	Lol --- Common sense shot Elmo! - some dude <cite>Smackems posted [p:950742824] in should i s... [t:79300478]...</cite> <quote>Lol </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MonkeyBones23 02/17/21 2:30:28 PM #13:	I would be weirded out if someone asked me not to say that because it seems like a normal set of words that people commonly put together. I'm not Jewish or any of those targeted groups so I could see how it might make others uncomfortable I suppose. --- We're a forest of lives, but we grow tall and wide. We'll never be cut down. <cite>MonkeyBones23 posted [p:950742857] in should i s... [t:79300478]...</cite> <quote>I would be weirded out if someone asked me not to say that because it seems like a normal set of words that people commonly put together. I'm not Jewish or any of those targeted groups so I could see how it might make others uncomfortable I suppose. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MedeaLysistrata 02/17/21 2:31:02 PM #14:	That dude just keeps repeating "the final solution"? --- "Why is ontology so expensive?" - JH [Is this live?][Joyless planet...] <cite>MedeaLysistrata posted [p:950742880] in should i s... [t:79300478]...</cite> <quote>That dude just keeps repeating "the final solution"? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Funkydog 02/17/21 2:31:28 PM #15:	Best to just mention to him how it could be taken on the chance he has just had a brain fart. And if he keeps at it after? Then you know what he is and can report him to HR. --- https://imgur.com/BGbZK <cite>Funkydog posted [p:950742897] in should i s... [t:79300478]...</cite> <quote>Best to just mention to him how it could be taken on the chance he has just had a brain fart. And if he keeps at it after? Then you know what he is and can report him to HR. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RebelElite791 02/17/21 2:32:53 PM #16:	zammox posted... what would you prefer he say? the last solution? the final answer? it's just words dude. also "he might unwittingly offend someone in the future" you mean he offended you and aren't adult enough to say that so want to hide behind the mysterious third person he """""may"""" offend possibly perhaps by chance 15 year old account with 5 amp is definitely posting in good faith --- Einsprachigkeit ist heilbar https://imgur.com/MS5SvzN <cite>RebelElite791 posted [p:950742962] in should i s... [t:79300478]...</cite> <quote>zammox posted... </cite> <quote>what would you prefer he say? the last solution? the final answer? it's just words dude. also "he might unwittingly offend someone in the future" you mean he offended you and aren't adult enough to say that so want to hide behind the mysterious third person he """""may"""" offend possibly perhaps by chance</quote>15 year old account with 5 amp is definitely posting in good faith </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Hexenherz 02/17/21 2:34:08 PM #17:	I'd talk to him about it on the side, might not realize that he's doing it or that it's offending people. --- FFXIV: Lucius Hexenseele (Brynhildr) \| RS3: UltimaSuende . 99 WC/Fish/Cook/Fletch/Div/Mining/Smithing/Thieving/Crafting/RC https://letterboxd.com/BMovieBro/ <cite>Hexenherz posted [p:950743011] in should i s... [t:79300478]...</cite> <quote>I'd talk to him about it on the side, might not realize that he's doing it or that it's offending people. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kisai 02/17/21 2:34:59 PM #18:	zammox posted... what would you prefer he say? the last solution? the final answer? He doesn't have to say anything even remotely close to that at all in the first place. Afterall, does he need to? Example A, involving normal people: "We've come up with an idea for this project." "Okay, sounds good." Example B: "We've come up with an idea for this project." "Great, sounds like we found our final solution!" --- WHO MODS THE MODERATORS? <cite>Kisai posted [p:950743038] in should i s... [t:79300478]...</cite> <quote>zammox posted... </cite> <quote>what would you prefer he say? the last solution? the final answer?</quote>He doesn't have to say anything even remotely close to that at all in the first place. Afterall, does he need to? Example A, involving normal people: "We've come up with an idea for this project." "Okay, sounds good." Example B: "We've come up with an idea for this project." "Great, sounds like we found our final solution!" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SolidShadow3 02/17/21 2:35:05 PM #19:	Just ask him "Do you know what "The Final Solution" is? And when he answers tell him it was Hitlers plan to exterminate the Jews. Just be straight forward about it. --- By Odin's beard! TheDogFather, you will be missed. <cite>SolidShadow3 posted [p:950743047] in should i s... [t:79300478]...</cite> <quote>Just ask him "Do you know what "The Final Solution" is? And when he answers tell him it was Hitlers plan to exterminate the Jews. Just be straight forward about it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
thronedfire2 02/17/21 2:36:32 PM #20:	RebelElite791 posted... 15 year old account with 5 amp is definitely posting in good faith plus the frog avatar --- I could see you, but I couldn't hear you You were holding your hat in the breeze Turning away from me In this moment you were stolen... <cite>thronedfire2 posted [p:950743107] in should i s... [t:79300478]...</cite> <quote>RebelElite791 posted... </cite> <quote>15 year old account with 5 amp is definitely posting in good faith</quote> plus the frog avatar </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TendoDRM 02/17/21 2:36:42 PM #21:	Tell him to use the Final Countdown instead. --- Cel Damage! Tonight at 8:00! <cite>TendoDRM posted [p:950743115] in should i s... [t:79300478]...</cite> <quote>Tell him to use the Final Countdown instead. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RebelElite791 02/17/21 2:36:48 PM #22:	thronedfire2 posted... plus the frog avatar Oof. Yep. --- Einsprachigkeit ist heilbar https://imgur.com/MS5SvzN <cite>RebelElite791 posted [p:950743117] in should i s... [t:79300478]...</cite> <quote>thronedfire2 posted... </cite> <quote>plus the frog avatar</quote>Oof. Yep. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Giant_Aspirin 02/17/21 2:37:25 PM #23:	berlyman101 posted... I would just say hey, this is kind of embarrassing and I totally don't think you mean this, but you're referring to the Nazi plan to exterminate all Jewish people. Hexenherz posted... I'd talk to him about it on the side, might not realize that he's doing it or that it's offending people. this is what i'm thinking. RebelElite791 posted... 15 year old account with 5 amp is definitely posting in good faith i had a reply all typed up then i noticed this. thank you, it's not worth responding to. we can all enjoy the fact that dude is such a chickenshit he can't even troll on his main account. he's such a coward he hides behind an alt on gamefaqs.gamespot.com --- Playing: Yakuza 3; Hades; Dead Cells; You see it your way, I'll see it mine and I'll be fine <cite>Giant_Aspirin posted [p:950743143] in should i s... [t:79300478]...</cite> <quote>berlyman101 posted... </cite> <quote>I would just say hey, this is kind of embarrassing and I totally don't think you mean this, but you're referring to the Nazi plan to exterminate all Jewish people.</quote> Hexenherz posted... </cite> <quote>I'd talk to him about it on the side, might not realize that he's doing it or that it's offending people.</quote> this is what i'm thinking. RebelElite791 posted... </cite> <quote>15 year old account with 5 amp is definitely posting in good faith</quote> i had a reply all typed up then i noticed this. thank you, it's not worth responding to. we can all enjoy the fact that dude is such a chickenshit he can't even troll on his main account. he's such a coward he hides behind an alt on gamefaqs.gamespot.com </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnholyMudcrab 02/17/21 2:37:30 PM #24:	zammox posted... what would you prefer he say? the last solution? the final answer? it's just words dude. also "he might unwittingly offend someone in the future" you mean he offended you and aren't adult enough to say that so want to hide behind the mysterious third person he """""may"""" offend possibly perhaps by chance Well, this account is getting a tag --- https://imgur.com/VeNBg https://imgur.com/gd5jC8q https://imgur.com/PKIy7 https://imgur.com/3p29JqP <cite>UnholyMudcrab posted [p:950743147] in should i s... [t:79300478]...</cite> <quote>zammox posted...</cite> <quote>what would you prefer he say? the last solution? the final answer? it's just words dude. also "he might unwittingly offend someone in the future" you mean he offended you and aren't adult enough to say that so want to hide behind the mysterious third person he """""may"""" offend possibly perhaps by chance</quote> Well, this account is getting a tag</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
YookaLaylee 02/17/21 3:43:24 PM #25:	MonkeyBones23 posted... I would be weirded out if someone asked me not to say that because it seems like a normal set of words that people commonly put together. I'm not Jewish or any of those targeted groups so I could see how it might make others uncomfortable I suppose. I never hear anyone use those words together unless they're referencing the holocaust --- I'm the fly in the ointment, the spanner in the works. I'm unpredictable. I'm the X-Factor. - Jamie Madrox <cite>YookaLaylee posted [p:950745839] in should i s... [t:79300478]...</cite> <quote>MonkeyBones23 posted...</cite> <quote>I would be weirded out if someone asked me not to say that because it seems like a normal set of words that people commonly put together. I'm not Jewish or any of those targeted groups so I could see how it might make others uncomfortable I suppose. </quote> I never hear anyone use those words together unless they're referencing the holocaust</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Firewerx 02/17/21 3:47:39 PM #26:	Never met a developer who believed that any solution could be described as "final". --- Incinerate <cite>Firewerx posted [p:950745995] in should i s... [t:79300478]...</cite> <quote>Never met a developer who believed that any solution could be described as "final". </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
sevihaimerej 02/17/21 3:51:49 PM #27:	I have a solution for you, not quite final but penultimate at the very least. Talk to him. Don't attack him, just let him know politely how much it rustles your jimmies when he does that. If the doesn't work...<insert offensive holocaust joke here> XD --- https://imgtc.com/Y8ojZ3x <cite>sevihaimerej posted [p:950746163] in should i s... [t:79300478]...</cite> <quote>I have a solution for you, not quite final but penultimate at the very least. Talk to him. Don't attack him, just let him know politely how much it rustles your jimmies when he does that. If the doesn't work...<insert offensive holocaust joke here> XD </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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