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0 pointsMerovius7y ago0 comments

> "golang" is the official disambiguation, so it's factually incorrect to call people out for using that term.

I don't think "factually incorrect" is warranted. It's factually correct that the language is called Go. And while "golang" is a useful alternative for searchability and where "go" is taken, it is still a valid criticism to request using "Go" in natural language and prose. As for "official disambiguation", I'd say the most official thing said on the topic is this FAQ entry, which is quite clear on the matter: https://tip.golang.org/doc/faq#go_or_golang

(not saying Brad's comment isn't abrasive or rude. But it's not "factually incorrect")

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weberc27y ago

Seems like you're splitting semantic hairs.

The language maintainers regularly and consistently use "golang" as a disambiguation:

* golang.org

* github.com/golang

* Twitter @golang and #golang

* golang-nuts

In this context, it seems pretty "official" and the rebuke "factually incorrect" or at least the rebuke applies equally to the maintainers.

That said, it was a single wayward comment and it is (in my experience) out of character. I want to acknowledge that it was rude and validate the person who was wrongly rebuked; I explicitly don't want to pick on anyone nor tempt the Internet to pile on.

pjmlp7y ago

Rob Pike corrects an audience question when the guy uses golang instead of Go.

"Sydney Golang Meetup - Rob Pike - Go 2 Draft Specifications"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIvL2ONhFBI

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