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Old 12-12-2011, 22:15
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Never heard or come across either these!
If you don't play either first person shooters or MMORPGs (massively multiplayer online role playing games) you won't, they don't tend to appear on "normal" forums. They're gaming terminology really and usually appear on forums dedicated to that.
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Old 12-12-2011, 22:51
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If you don't play either first person shooters or MMORPGs (massively multiplayer online role playing games) you won't, they don't tend to appear on "normal" forums. They're gaming terminology really and usually appear on forums dedicated to that.
That would explain it then!
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Old 12-12-2011, 23:07
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For a long time I thought this was a way of making a rude gesture to a previous poster.
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Old 13-12-2011, 00:32
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Its like lol,people dont speak anymore
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Old 13-12-2011, 00:49
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Ah, we definitely need a sticky for abbreviations and acronyms!

Thanks for the explanation for ZOMG - I realised it was an over-excited OMG, but hadn't realised that the Z didn't actually stand for anything other than a wayward stab at the caps key... Like it.

Thanks as well for educating me about the use of ^^. I've been using it as well as quoting the post, but it's clearly superfluous. I won't do it again.
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Old 13-12-2011, 06:04
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Don't feel silly Jan, I couldn't work that one out either.
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Old 13-12-2011, 06:48
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Sorry I have cracked and had to start a thread to find out.....what the heck does BIB mean I have seen it on several posts but I just cant work out what it is. I know I am going to feel extremely stupid when its revealed.
Thank you for asking and thanks to for all that responded

I didnt know either and if someone could post what WUM is i would be even more grateful

Perhaps someone with a better understanding that a compuer iliterate person like me that is trying to be more litterate could post a full list of fast speak Thingys am sure it would gain forumwide approval
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Old 13-12-2011, 07:06
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Thank you for asking and thanks to for all that responded

I didnt know either and if someone could post what WUM is i would be even more grateful

Perhaps someone with a better understanding that a compuer iliterate person like me that is trying to be more litterate could post a full list of fast speak Thingys am sure it would gain forumwide approval
WUM is a wind up merchant.
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Old 13-12-2011, 07:09
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Ah, we definitely need a sticky for abbreviations and acronyms!

would be good!

There's a new abbreviation every year! I've been using computers for over 20 years and when I saw BIB on here this year I didn't have a clue!

There is an increased use of

/\/\ This

too even when a post is quoted!:
D

Same here Buddy with ETA, see below re use of ^This!

Thanks as well for educating me about the use of ^^. I've been using it as well as quoting the post, but it's clearly superfluous. I won't do it again.
Me too, I used it when I rushed in at speed and wanted to simply agree with what someone had written, had nothing to add to it, and didn't have much time to write a post about it!

I don't mind this one though and will still use it


Thank you for asking and thanks to for all that responded

I didnt know either and if someone could post what WUM is i would be even more grateful

Perhaps someone with a better understanding that a compuer iliterate person like me that is trying to be more litterate could post a full list of fast speak Thingys am sure it would gain forumwide approval
WUM is Wind Up Merchant, leftfeet2. They rock up every year!

I didn't know what ETA was, so thank you for that.

guess we're all silly (was just going to put LOL but instead will use !) then!
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Old 13-12-2011, 07:29
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Ta
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Old 13-12-2011, 08:24
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These abbreviations are silly, IMHO.
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Old 13-12-2011, 09:40
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BTW, TBH, ISAWY!



If I remembered how to do a spoiler I'd give the translation in those. Instead I'll scroll down so you can test yourselves!















By the way, to be honest, I so agree with you! (Don't know if I made the last one up or not)

This thread is an excellent idea - I've been helped a lot in the past by individual posters, both for abbreviations and how to do things like multi-post. And thought then it would be a good idea to have all this brilliant help in one place where others could go too!
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Old 13-12-2011, 09:52
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Just in case someone is wondering

IIRC - If I recall correctly

TBH - To be honest



PS I've just realised I have never used ^ in my life and hadn't even noticed it on my keyboard, it was worth getting out of bed today!
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Old 13-12-2011, 10:01
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Just in case someone is wondering

IIRC - If I recall correctly

TBH - To be honest



PS I've just realised I have never used ^ in my life and hadn't even noticed it on my keyboard, it was worth getting out of bed today!
When I see

^^ . on a post always see a little fox hiding in the long grass
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Old 13-12-2011, 10:06
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When I see

^^ . on a post always see a little fox hiding in the long grass
Even when you are sober?
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Old 13-12-2011, 10:11
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Even when you are sober?
Of course she does when she's sober!

Otherwise she'd be seeing two!
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Old 13-12-2011, 10:18
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Even when you are sober?
Only when I am sober .When I am not I swear I have seen an alien .
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Old 13-12-2011, 10:32
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For a long time I thought this was a way of making a rude gesture to a previous poster.
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Old 13-12-2011, 10:34
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Only when I am sober .When I am not I swear I have seen an alien .
Maybe its your husband or an ex
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Old 13-12-2011, 10:42
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For a long time I thought this was a way of making a rude gesture to a previous poster.
I wondered too - forgiveable imo given the apparent tone and content of some of the following responses!
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Old 13-12-2011, 11:22
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I must be one of the few who doesn't know what DOT means. There, I've come out and said it. I do know it's to do with the Non-Appreciation thread, at least I think it is. So now I await enlightenment.
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Old 13-12-2011, 11:35
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I must be one of the few who doesn't know what DOT means. There, I've come out and said it. I do know it's to do with the Non-Appreciation thread, at least I think it is. So now I await enlightenment.
I always thought it meant 'Distinctly off topic' but apparently it means 'drunken old tarts'!
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Old 13-12-2011, 12:27
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I always thought it meant 'Distinctly off topic' but apparently it means 'drunken old tarts'!
Who'da thunk it? With my username It would seem the right place. Or perhaps winenpasties?
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Old 13-12-2011, 13:21
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I must be one of the few who doesn't know what DOT means. There, I've come out and said it. I do know it's to do with the Non-Appreciation thread, at least I think it is. So now I await enlightenment.
Oh dear i thought on that thread they were refering to their (little) children

More education for me I think

BTW what is meh
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Old 13-12-2011, 13:22
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Oh dear i thought on that thread they were refering to their (little) children

More education for me I think

BTW what is meh
Meh just means 'can't be bothered', or 'I don't care'. I think.
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