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Add "viral" to list of misused terms

Caleb Cooper requested to merge cc-misused-term-viral into master

Misused term (or terms)

  • Viral

Alternatives

  • Energetic
  • Vigorous
  • Rapid

Reason why

  • While the word "viral" is commonly used to convey rapid exposure or growth in social media, the term refers to a type of pathogen which can cause great harm and death. In late 2019, a noval coronvirus called SARS-CoV-2 began spreading around the world and has killed millions of people, using this term to refer to business or social media growth can be offense to those who have suffered from viruses like SARS-CoV-2.

Author checklist

  • Named the MR appropriately
  • Updated data/communication/misused_terms.yml properly
  • Reviewed how it renders on the Top Misused Terms page
  • Submit for review

Review process

  • Assign to any GitLab team member for initial review and approval.
  • Assign to the Diversity and Inclusion Manager (@cwilliams3) for final review and merge.
Edited by Caleb Cooper

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