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Richey79 · 07-08-2010, 07:54 AM

Sadly, since 'Frankenstein' was a warning of the dangers of new technologies, I don't think this is a useful term.

Think of 'Frankenfood' to describe genetically modified vegetables. The term is rather more likely to make one think of the disastrous consequences of scientists meddling in an eco-system they don't understand, than a technology that might help solve global famine.

The word is intrinsically packed full of negative connotations, so is not a useful way to refer to the devices.

What's wrong with 'e-book', anyway?

Edit - oh, well, as Ardeegee has shown with some digging, OP is fully aware of the value of the term as a 'weasel word'.

Hi-Tech Taliban - lolwut?

07-08-2010, 07:54 AM	#12
Richey79 mrkrgnao Posts: 241 Karma: 237248 Join Date: May 2010 Device: PRS650, K3 Wireless, Galaxy S3, iPad 3.	Sadly, since 'Frankenstein' was a warning of the dangers of new technologies, I don't think this is a useful term. Think of 'Frankenfood' to describe genetically modified vegetables. The term is rather more likely to make one think of the disastrous consequences of scientists meddling in an eco-system they don't understand, than a technology that might help solve global famine. The word is intrinsically packed full of negative connotations, so is not a useful way to refer to the devices. What's wrong with 'e-book', anyway? Edit - oh, well, as Ardeegee has shown with some digging, OP is fully aware of the value of the term as a 'weasel word'. Hi-Tech Taliban - lolwut? Last edited by Richey79; 07-08-2010 at 08:00 AM.