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Post by Techguy on Jul 27, 2006 10:58:42 GMT -5
To get the ball rolling, try this on for size: www.eyeonsoaps.com/GH/acronyms.htmSome relevant examples:IIRC = If I Recall Correctly IMO = In My Opinion LMAO = Laughing My Ass Off Etcetera, etcetera
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Post by DNA on Jul 27, 2006 11:19:41 GMT -5
I only ever use one abbreviation and that's WTF everyone knows what that means right?
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Post by Techguy on Jul 27, 2006 11:39:27 GMT -5
DNA: IIRC...most definitely Yes!
BTW, Criminal Mastermind threw out this example--YMMV. At first I thought Your Mileage May Vary, but that explanation doesn't have anything to do with Internet message boards. Then it came to me: YMMV = Yet More Manipulative Villains (calling the UO and Chesley Watkins?)
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Post by madger on Jul 27, 2006 14:11:28 GMT -5
LOL TG, you SB, now I forgot which acronym I was curious about. But thanks for the link. madger
SB= Sexy Beast
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Post by NikkiGreen on Jul 27, 2006 15:13:32 GMT -5
TPTB = The Powers That Be
I certainly hope that these abbreviations are only used once in a while. I wouldn't want to have to keep checking this thread in order to translate someone's post.
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Post by DNA on Jul 27, 2006 15:53:01 GMT -5
I thought of another one I use, but I've never had occasion to use it on this board....so far... STFU (click for definition)
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Post by Cassie on Jul 27, 2006 16:02:43 GMT -5
Thanks Techguy for the list. I didnt know that their were that many. but seriously what does YMMV stand for, its not on your list. When I was in school and we were passing notes, before computers and spell check. We use to use HYST which stands for "However You Spell That" juvenille, I know, but I was in school, and it was useful A guy at work has A WTF mug. Its cute, my mug says "eat chicken" and its a cow
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Post by jethro on Jul 27, 2006 16:38:20 GMT -5
At first I thought Your Mileage May Vary... That is what YMMV stands for -- Your Mileage May Vary.
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Post by Cassie on Jul 27, 2006 16:59:39 GMT -5
Thanks
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Post by spaniard on Jul 27, 2006 17:54:15 GMT -5
LOCI Lovely Officers Cutely Impressive
GOREN Geeks Often Result Extremely Naughty
EAMES Extraordinary Amazing Madam Excites Studs
Now seriously, I hardly use acronyms, maybe when I write about my favorite tv shows. And yeah, WTF is understood eveywhere.
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Post by Techguy on Jul 27, 2006 20:14:06 GMT -5
I echo what NikkiGreen said here and what Criminal Mastermind said on another thread about the use of acronyms and abbreviations--see the board rules for specifics. This thread is intended for humor only and is NOT to be confused with reference materials--no sense going Goren unnecessarily.
Insofar as my own feelings about the use of acronyms and abbreviations, I concur with no less an authority than Mr. Spock:"Too much of anything, even love, isn't necessarily a good thing."--from "The Trouble with Tribbles" I still prefer Yet More Manipulative Villains for YMMV!
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Post by rangerhm on Jul 28, 2006 8:43:26 GMT -5
I work for the federal government...acronym hell...My official duty station is... the USDOI/NPS/GATE/NPNHEDCTR.
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Post by caseyswife on Jul 28, 2006 11:18:19 GMT -5
I thought of another one I use, but I've never had occasion to use it on this board....so far... STFU (click for definition)I had never heard of that one, but I love it!! Thanks, DNA!! caseyswife
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Post by sarahlee on Jul 28, 2006 14:17:47 GMT -5
So, the general consensus is no anachronisms--but can we keep UO? Pleeze? ;D
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Post by Techguy on Jul 28, 2006 15:01:40 GMT -5
Yeah! Let's abolish anachronisms too Sarahlee. That way we wouldn't have to tolerate whacked out anomalies like Ann Coulter and her ilk any longer.
As for acronyms, I would not be in favor of letting them go altogether. Moderation is the operative word, as in use very sparingly. UO has to stay because NO WAY will I mention THAT WOMAN'S name. It's the same as an ancient curse, equivalent to crossing over to the Dark Side. I say, let the UO sleeping dog lie, and not create a disturbance in the Force.
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