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Discussion in 'Whatnots' started by shadow_thief, Aug 4, 2001.

  1. shadow_thief Guest

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    [​IMG] Ok, I've been here for awhile, but I still don't know what all the short forms are. Here are the few I know:

    WTF: what the f***?!
    PS: post script
    W/: with

    If it's in the FAQ, I read it and I must've missed it. But if it isn't, then someone tell me what the rest is, like BTW and IAWO, or something like that.
     
    shadow_thief, Aug 4, 2001
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    btw = by the way
     
    The Fat Egg, Aug 4, 2001
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    IAWO i cant help you with (that is not its meaning)

    IMHO in my humble opinion
    IMO In my poinion
     
    kemanmaldea, Aug 4, 2001
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  4. shadow_thief Guest

    Thx you guys!

    Edit: It is truly funny for me to imagin an Orog talking like I do.

    [This message has been edited by shadow_thief (edited August 04, 2001).]
     
    shadow_thief, Aug 4, 2001
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    [​IMG] IIRC- If I Remember Correctly
    AFAIK- As Far As I Know

    ***^Things to throw in if you are not entirely sure but somewhat sure about what your saying. Think of it as Protection From Flames about 20% resistance ;)



    [This message has been edited by Big B (edited August 04, 2001).]
     
    Big B, Aug 4, 2001
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  6. shadow_thief Guest

    LOL! And thx again. I guess not everyone is invicible. Now what mage slot is free for my mage?

    Edit: Gormen, I think you knew that I know what thx is. ;) Obviously I used it in my post.

    [This message has been edited by shadow_thief (edited August 05, 2001).]
     
    shadow_thief, Aug 4, 2001
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    AFK:Away from keyboard
    NP:No problem
    Thx:Thanks
    :D


    [This message has been edited by Gormenghast (edited August 05, 2001).]
     
    Gormenghast, Aug 5, 2001
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    Ok some more:
    LOL = Laugh Out Loud
    ROTFL = Rlling On The Floor Laughing
    LMAO = Laoughing My Ass Off

    I'm sure you can figure out what ROTFLMAO is...
     
    Vicsun, Aug 6, 2001
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    um no one seemed to know what i was talkin about when i used ty..lol so here are some of my own short forms.

    ty = thank you
    yw = Your welcome
    puter = computer

    :D
     
    Kitiara, Aug 6, 2001
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    ROTFLMAO= Rollin On The Floor Lauging My Ass Off!
     
    Gormenghast, Aug 6, 2001
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    Shhhh :-X . . . Don't tell anyone, but here is a tool I have to use because I never know what anyone is talking about around here.
    http://www.acronymfinder.com/

    BTW-IMHO this is the BEST. :D
     
    Mathetais, Aug 6, 2001
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  12. shadow_thief Guest

    Also, you guys helping me, please be observant in my posts about what short forms I use. Kitiara: I know what ty, yw are but I thought it was comp. for computer and not puter...never heard of that...
     
    shadow_thief, Aug 6, 2001
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    or CPU . . .
     
    Mathetais, Aug 6, 2001
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    puter? someone else besides myself uses that one? I always called a machine that was really old or barely running a "puter"

    As in, my 'puter barely starts anymore.
     
    ArtEChoke, Aug 6, 2001
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