Sure, it was randomly chosen. I have no idea, do you have certainty, but I still don't see the relation in this context.
Perhaps it designates a martial art master, which totally makes sense for the main branch that controls a software project. Totally makes sense.
I guess they all share the same root. https://www.etymonline.com/word/master
Then, the fact that you and your friends (you are a few here)
I speak for myself, and albeit I have a few friends in this list (most of whom I know outside of the virtual realm), I have more colleagues with whom I've been around sharing all kinds of conversations with them, even when holding different (or even opposite opinions) about all kinds of topics. And I plan to continue doing so. With respect and without calling names. You're making a "us" and "you" argument here that is not necessary, and it seems you're keeping track of each member in the list, I don't know man...
want that we don't speak about that kind of topics (it was the same for the code of conduct) **is** political.
Me talking about this issue means I don't want to talk about the issue? ¯\_(ã)_/¯ I like etymology and using the right word for the right thing, I made my point before that, and I repeat it just in case, I thought main was more accurate in this context, but I don't share the reasoning behind changing it. And that's all what I'll say about the matter, it's a done fact now, so I deal with it.
So, you, by *arguing* with me right now, are making it political.
Fair enough.