Comments on “HealthSherpa
Jeremiah Lee@jeremiahlee · Web API, Fitbit
This seems like a great product. However, when people use "Sherpa" to mean "guide", they're reducing a vibrant group of people to one job. Many Sherpa people have spoken out that they do not like their identity being appropriated in this manner. Please consider changing your name. Unless you're a member of the 18 Sherpa clans, you're appropriating a culture … See more
Gerry Giacoman Colyer@ggiaco · Growth @ Siftery
@jeremiahlee Thanks for surfacing this! Because of recent comments such as yours, and doing our own research on the Sherpa people, we've been reviewing name and branding options that are likely to be rolled out this year. We regret any unintended harm and take this issue very seriously.
Jeremiah Lee@jeremiahlee · Web API, Fitbit
@ggiaco Best response ever!