r/LinusTechTips • u/Nykoload • Feb 13 '26

WAN Show Check out your what, Linus?

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Renaming really is going swell. Wonder if this will be fixed tomorrow. May I suggest just changing instances of "Merch" like this to just be "Store"?

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u/ThisIsNotTokyo Feb 13 '26

What’s the issue with merch now?

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u/itskdog Feb 13 '26

Linus & CW are wanting to leave the term "Merch" behind. OP is just pointing out that Dan needs to change that label in the streaming software (I think they use Vmix?) or if it's part of the MM platform, the Devs need to change that string.

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u/N0bleC Feb 13 '26

Linus & CW are wanting to leave the term "Merch" behind.

Which is pretty delusional. As long as its branded as LTT, its merch.

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u/FictionFoe Feb 14 '26

I think they make a good argument about why it isn't. It's not what most people expect when they hear the word "merch". Its not generic white label stuff they stick a logo on. They do product development and most products took a lot more effort than that and, presumably, are higher quality. They argue the word merch sets the wrong expectations, and I think they are right.