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  1. Minecraft: Java Edition
  2. MC-187218

Change "/whitelist" to a non-offensive term

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    • Resolution: Invalid
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    • 1.15.2
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      Minecraft is a game of inclusivity and collaboration.

      For years, servers have had the concept of "whitelists" and "whitelisting," and to be honest, I think most of us didn't really think too much about it. However, this type of terminology is derogatory – the idea that if you're on the _white_list, you're in, and if not, you're out.

      We all have a duty to stop racial injustice and prejudice. There are plenty of alternative terms that can be used: e.g. friends, welcomelist, allowlist, etc.

      And while some may not see this is a bug, it needs to be fixed.

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            ashcon Ashcon
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