[pushplay]

In Canada "Eskimo" is often considered an offensive term. The term is widely taken to mean "raw meat eaters" which is understandably offensive, though it may actually have come from "snowshoe-netter" which doesn't seem so bad.

I'm sure the project maintainer isn't aware of the controversy, but he or she should consider changing the name. A fledgling library needs all the help it can get with getting hung up on something so unconnected.

[powertower]

The author is not applying the term towards a group of people.

The author is applying the term as a name of his project.

I'm sure whatever name he picks, someone somewhere will take the opportunity to either play the offended-victim card, or the white-knight-that-will-save-that-victim card.

Personally, I'm not offended and I hope he keeps the name.

[floptikal]

I can confirm this. In Denmark, which has a large population from Greenland, it's an slightly offensive term too.

[niftylettuce]

The connection is between an Eskimo (builder) and an Igloo (structure). That is the intent here, used as an analogy.

Edit: No further comments on this, other than I don't see people ranting about a Yeoman... The only imagery shared is a pair of snow shoes and an igloo. Thanks for your feedback!

[wcameron]

Analogy or not, I'm not sure how appropriate it is. Try substituting the name of your framework with other ethnicities and see how it feels.

Even here in Alaska, where the name isn't considered offensive, I'd hesitate to name a project after a group of people, especially when the term's acceptability varies.

Anyone can build an igloo.

[jarek]

Would you call it an Indian (builder) and a Tipi (structure)?