Git: Changing Master to Main -- Was it Necessary?
This is probably off topic, since it really has nothing to do with the technicality of the change, and more to do with 'why'. This may even be a controversial topic for some--so if you're not in the mood, feel free to dismiss this post for what it is: academic conjecture on a somewhat politically charged topic.
If you're unfamiliar with this topic, here's some background on GitHub (and now GitLab's) change from "master" to "main".