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Acronyms and Terms

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Acronyms and Terms
Netiquette

What do all those acronyms and terms mean?

Mailing lists and email have increased the usage of acronyms into our lives. No doubt you will see a number of them in use on the mail list. Here are some of the ones most commonly in use on our mail list:

  • AFAIK - as far as I know
  • ATTY - a thousand thank you's
  • BTBT - been there, broke that
  • BTDT - been there, done that
  • BTW - by the way
  • DAHIK - don't ask how I know
  • e.g. - an abbreviation for a latin phrase meaning "for example"
  • FWIW - for what it's worth
  • FYI - for your information
  • GD&R - grinning, ducking and running - usually said after making a smart-alek remark
  • i.e. - an abbreviation for a latin phrase meaning "that is to say"
  • IIRC - if I remember correctly
  • IMO - in my opinion
  • IMHO - in my humble opinion
  • IOW - in other words 
  • IPF - It's Paul's fault (My personal favorite)
  • ISP - Internet Service Provider
  • JAT - Just a Thought
  • LOL - laughing out loud
  • LOML - love of my life - or - light of my life; used to describe a SO
  • lurking - the behavior of reading messages to the list without posting any messages
  • ROTFLOL - rolling on the floor laughing loud
  • SDA - standard disclaimers apply, i.e., I have no financial stake in recommending this company, I am not responsible if you screw something up or hurt yourself, etc.
  • SO - significant other; usually a spouse, fiancé, or girlfriend or boyfriend
  • SWMBO - she who must be obeyed.
  • TIA - Thanks in Advance
  • TTFN - ta ta for now
  • YMMV - your mileage may vary, i.e., you may not see the same results as me

 

 

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