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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: MyndFyre on April 12, 2004, 12:23 AM

Title: vL Channel and Forum Shorthand
Post by: MyndFyre on April 12, 2004, 12:23 AM
I've had a lot of people ask me what some of these acronyms mean, and so since I seem to be able to figure them out rather quickly, I'm compiling a list for those of you who can't quite grasp it.

If anyone else thinks or notices any others, post the answers, or we can decrypt them for you.  ;)

AFAIK -- As Far As I Know
IIRC -- If I Recall Correctly
BBL -- Be Back Later
OTOH -- On The Other Hand

Title: Re:vL Channel and Forum Shorthand
Post by: iago on April 12, 2004, 02:27 AM
YJRIFU = You Just Ruined It For Us.
Title: Re:vL Channel and Forum Shorthand
Post by: po0f on April 12, 2004, 11:38 AM
RTFM = read the effin' manual

This one is not used enough here.
Title: Re:vL Channel and Forum Shorthand
Post by: iago on April 12, 2004, 11:41 AM
Quote from: po0f on April 12, 2004, 11:38 AM
RTFM = read the effin' manual

This one is not used enough here.

The equivolant sure is :P
Title: Re:vL Channel and Forum Shorthand
Post by: j0k3r on April 12, 2004, 11:45 AM
PICNIC = Problem In Chair Not In Computer

Har@iago.
Title: Re:vL Channel and Forum Shorthand
Post by: MyndFyre on April 12, 2004, 02:52 PM
Quote from: j0k3r on April 12, 2004, 11:45 AM
PICNIC = Problem In Chair Not In Computer


I like that, I've also seen

PEBKAC -- Problem Exists Between Keyboard And Chair
Title: Re:vL Channel and Forum Shorthand
Post by: hismajesty on April 12, 2004, 03:01 PM
Quote from: Myndfyre on April 12, 2004, 02:52 PM
Quote from: j0k3r on April 12, 2004, 11:45 AM
PICNIC = Problem In Chair Not In Computer


I like that, I've also seen

PEBKAC -- Problem Exists Between Keyboard And Chair

That's what ya' get for masturbating.  >:(
Title: Re:vL Channel and Forum Shorthand
Post by: j0k3r on April 12, 2004, 06:28 PM
LTNS -- Long Time No See

Noobs should bookmark: http://www.acronymfinder.com/
Problem solved.
Title: Re:vL Channel and Forum Shorthand
Post by: iago on April 12, 2004, 06:29 PM
Quote from: j0k3r on April 12, 2004, 06:28 PM
LTNS -- Long Time No See

Noobs should bookmark: http://www.acronymfinder.com/
Problem solved.

I was going to suggest the same site, actually, but I guess I was beaten to it :(
Title: Re:vL Channel and Forum Shorthand
Post by: effect on April 12, 2004, 07:02 PM
FUBAR  ;)
Title: Re:vL Channel and Forum Shorthand
Post by: Tuberload on April 12, 2004, 07:07 PM
Quote from: j0k3r on April 12, 2004, 06:28 PM
LTNS -- Long Time No See

Noobs should bookmark: http://www.acronymfinder.com/
Problem solved.

Hmmm, I better start memorizing every acronym out there or I'll be a noob for the rest of my life! :P
Title: Re:vL Channel and Forum Shorthand
Post by: j0k3r on April 12, 2004, 07:20 PM
Or just go to the website I kindly posted for you as needed.
Title: Re:vL Channel and Forum Shorthand
Post by: Tuberload on April 12, 2004, 07:22 PM
Quote from: j0k3r on April 12, 2004, 07:20 PM
Or just go to the website I kindly posted for you as needed.

Thank you for the advice... :P
Title: Re:vL Channel and Forum Shorthand
Post by: Hazard on April 12, 2004, 08:19 PM
Quote from: NuLL on April 12, 2004, 07:02 PM
FUBAR  ;)

Can you tell me the origin of that phrase? Don't give me that standard "World War II" response that anybody that has seen Saving Private Ryan can give.
Title: Re:vL Channel and Forum Shorthand
Post by: MyndFyre on April 12, 2004, 08:31 PM
Quote from: Hazard on April 12, 2004, 08:19 PM
Quote from: NuLL on April 12, 2004, 07:02 PM
FUBAR  ;)

Can you tell me the origin of that phrase? Don't give me that standard "World War II" response that anybody that has seen Saving Private Ryan can give.

It started with the programming lines:



int main(void)
{
 printf("foo bar");
 return 0;
}

Title: Re:vL Channel and Forum Shorthand
Post by: iago on April 12, 2004, 10:10 PM
My teacher once told me what it MEANS, basically, "Something I can't say in school-ed up beyond all recognition."

I dont' know where it comes from, though.
Title: Re:vL Channel and Forum Shorthand
Post by: Stealth on April 13, 2004, 12:31 AM
HTH = Hope That Helps
MACINTOSH = Machine Always Crashes, If Not, The Operating System Hangs ( ;) Kane)

Title: Re:vL Channel and Forum Shorthand
Post by: Adron on April 13, 2004, 04:51 AM
Quote from: Hazard on April 12, 2004, 08:19 PM
Can you tell me the origin of that phrase? Don't give me that standard "World War II" response that anybody that has seen Saving Private Ryan can give.

I've seen Saving Private Ryan, but I can't give you a definition for fubar. So what is it?
Title: Re:vL Channel and Forum Shorthand
Post by: po0f on April 13, 2004, 05:23 AM
Effed up beyond all recognition.
Title: Re:vL Channel and Forum Shorthand
Post by: Hazard on April 13, 2004, 06:52 AM
Yes, it means Fucked Up Beyond All Recognition. The question was the origin of the phrase.
Title: Re:vL Channel and Forum Shorthand
Post by: Maddox on April 13, 2004, 04:29 PM
Fubar is a bar where they serve fu.