[rjpr]

One could argue that if the creators didn't want a constant discussion around the name every time they tried to promote it, they would have chosen a better name.

I don't think we should be censoring a discussion just because you've already had that particular discussion.

[Gigablah]

I think it’s a brilliant decision. It serves as bait to separate the vapid, superficial commenters from those who are actually interested in the technology.

[menacingly]

I'd bet good folding money that they change it at a certain growth point, and I'll take it as a good sign when they do.

[erikpukinskis]

How much you want to bet? I’ll take 50/50 odds.

[zzzcpan]

Accidentally genius marketing.

Obviously they didn't anticipate constant naming discussions.

[Quarrelsome]

the name is apt though. Your data IS the cockroach. You can't kill it and it replicates easily. I guess they could have called it cancer instead? ;)

[erikpukinskis]

It’s an insult to roaches to liken them to cancer. They’re not particularly destructive. Termites are more like cancer.

[erikpukinskis]

The name is dope. Roaches suck when you have them in your house but they’re a cool species. When all is said and done and the sun is going red, this planet will still be host to a few species: humans, rats, and roaches, among others.

People hate them, but they’re one of the animals most similar to us. We hate them because we don’t like to admit our nature.