scsibear 4 Posted February 27, 2006 Here is a shortlist of commonly used abbreviations in chatrooms (as asked for by people in the deadchat). Hopefully to help confusion if you are new to chatrooms. NOTE: Admins/Mods - If this has already been mentioned before in another thread/post...please feel free to remove it..... regards scsi ================================================================ np = No Problem afk = Away From Keyboard ttfy = Ta-Ta For Now ttyl = Talk To You Later brb = Be Right Back bbl = Be Back Later bbs = Be Back Soon imho = In My Humble Opinion lol = Laughs Out Loud / Laughing Out Loud roflmao = Rolling On Floor Laughing My Ass Off k / ok = ok thx / tnx = Thanks wb = Welcome Back l8rm8 = Later Mate btw = By The Way ffs = For F**k Sake a/s/l = Age, Sex, Location (generally frowned upon also you may get flamed for using this)....you have been warned !! afaik = As Far As I Know back = Back From brb, bbl or bbs (not exactly an abbreviation but it's polite to use it anyway) j/k = Just Kidding points of interest: usually these abbreviations are used in capitals, but it's up to the individual for the most part. Also using capitals in a chatroom is commonly referred to as...SHOUTING ! It is also very common to shorten a chatroom members nick..for example...(Lady Grendel = LG, NotaPotato=NP, in eternum+ = ie+) NOTE: This is not an exhaustive list, there are lots more but this is certainly enough to get you started. I hope you have fun, and I hope this helps. See you all in the Deadchat..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted February 27, 2006 IMO = in my opinion That's the only missing one I can think of for the moment... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scsibear 4 Posted February 27, 2006 IMO = in my opinion That's the only missing one I can think of for the moment... Yes CP basically the same thing as IMHO, tho as I said that was just a common list, there are shed loads more that could be added Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted February 27, 2006 IMO = in my opinion That's the only missing one I can think of for the moment... Yes CP basically the same thing as IMHO, tho as I said that was just a common list, there are shed loads more that could be added Didn't even see IMHO on the list... you added that in there afterwards, didn't ye ya bastard? Curse yer quick edit button! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Oates 21 Posted February 27, 2006 Thanks, scsi and CP - that's very helpful. The chat-box is yet another area of DL's eductional function! I expect we'll all be experts soon. (Eventually, in my case ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted February 27, 2006 Some I've picked up on off of msn: gdgd: Good Good. (As in good for you) klkl: Cool Cool. (As in 'Ah, I understand') Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harvester Of Souls 40 Posted February 27, 2006 Excellent resource there Scsi, however I noticed one serious flaw... You missed CT which as we all know is the abbrieviation of Chat-Tastic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted February 27, 2006 Here is a shortlist of commonly used abbreviations in chatrooms (as asked for by people in the deadchat). Hopefully to help confusion if you are new to chatrooms. A few more acronyms I use: AFAIK = As Far As I Know AIUI = As I Understand It ISTM = It Seems To Me ISTR = I Seem To Remember ITYM = I Think You Mean YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary a/s/l = Age, Sex, Location (generally frowned upon also you may get flamed for using this)....you have been warned !! I like to answer this question with: "Yes". regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
in eternum+ 22 Posted February 27, 2006 An excellent resource! I am personally very grateful to the above-contributing geeks, for helping me to leave my chat-virgin self in the past. BTW - my anorak still looks gorgeous, even though I haven't taken it off since it was given me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted February 27, 2006 I think we should also have a list of acceptable abbreviations for member names, since people tend to use those a lot... I go by CP of course, but I don't want to be the one who sets the standard for other users... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,903 Posted February 27, 2006 Don't forget wtf? = What the F**k? And as far as nicknames go I'm happy to be called Han or Handy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,101 Posted February 27, 2006 O fer feck sake = Banshees is on line Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scsibear 4 Posted February 27, 2006 O fer feck sake = Banshees is on line hehehe I could think of a few for that one .....but it would take up so many pages... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted February 27, 2006 What about MYOB = Mind Your Own Business. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Oates 21 Posted February 27, 2006 I think we should also have a list of acceptable abbreviations for member names, since people tend to use those a lot... I go by CP of course, but I don't want to be the one who sets the standard for other users... I'm fascinated by the member name IKYWN. I wonder how that one would be abbreviated or is it already an abbreviation. Google didn't help. Nor did the Member's User Names thread. Perhaps I should MMOB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Four Horsemen 26 Posted February 28, 2006 As far as I remember it stands for "I Kill You With Ninja" but perhaps the honourable member could confirm this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted February 28, 2006 Seems rtather daft to need a list of abbrrieviations if you havce to lkook for it every time tyou go to chgaqt Maybe the modratetoes can incorpratre it all into the main chqat format face page,. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millwall32 114 Posted March 2, 2006 Here is a shortlist of commonly used abbreviations in chatrooms (as asked for by people in the deadchat). Hopefully to help confusion if you are new to chatrooms. NOTE: Admins/Mods - If this has already been mentioned before in another thread/post...please feel free to remove it..... regards scsi ================================================================ np = No Problem afk = Away From Keyboard ttfy = Ta-Ta For Now ttyl = Talk To You Later brb = Be Right Back bbl = Be Back Later bbs = Be Back Soon imho = In My Humble Opinion lol = Laughs Out Loud / Laughing Out Loud roflmao = Rolling On Floor Laughing My Ass Off k / ok = ok thx / tnx = Thanks wb = Welcome Back l8rm8 = Later Mate btw = By The Way ffs = For F**k Sake a/s/l = Age, Sex, Location (generally frowned upon also you may get flamed for using this)....you have been warned !! afaik = As Far As I Know back = Back From brb, bbl or bbs (not exactly an abbreviation but it's polite to use it anyway) j/k = Just Kidding points of interest: usually these abbreviations are used in capitals, but it's up to the individual for the most part. Also using capitals in a chatroom is commonly referred to as...SHOUTING ! It is also very common to shorten a chatroom members nick..for example...(Lady Grendel = LG, NotaPotato=NP, in eternum+ = ie+) NOTE: This is not an exhaustive list, there are lots more but this is certainly enough to get you started. I hope you have fun, and I hope this helps. See you all in the Deadchat..... Think these can be safely ignored since Deathlisters are, by and large, very fussy about the use of proper punctuation and grammar. My very first post was criticised because I ahd dared to take the lazy "writing on the internet" option of DOING IT ALL IN UPPER CASE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted March 2, 2006 ermmm what about ROTFLMAOPIMP - Rolling on the floor lauging my arse off, P*ssing in my pants ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M Busby Airlines 7 Posted March 2, 2006 ermmm what about ROTFLMAOPIMP - Rolling on the floor lauging my arse off, P*ssing in my pants ? Or ICGATRIOHBTUTPS -I couldnt give a toss really Im only here because there updating the porn site. For -diabolus-. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted March 2, 2006 only IO opnce wasz in deathchgat its a trouble to shut down my poporff blockers and then recall to tuner tjhen back on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scsibear 4 Posted March 2, 2006 Think these can be safely ignored since Deathlisters are, by and large, very fussy about the use of proper punctuation and grammar. My very first post was criticised because I ahd dared to take the lazy "writing on the internet" option of DOING IT ALL IN UPPER CASE. Milwall: This was in reference to people using the CHAT room it has nothing to do with the Forum. It was put up (if you bothered to read what I wrote at all) because some of the users in the chat were asking what the abbreviations meant. Furthermore, what has my post got to do with you being criticised for shouting...that's not my fault. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M Busby Airlines 7 Posted March 2, 2006 Think these can be safely ignored since Deathlisters are, by and large, very fussy about the use of proper punctuation and grammar. My very first post was criticised because I ahd dared to take the lazy "writing on the internet" option of DOING IT ALL IN UPPER CASE. Milwall: This was in reference to people using the CHAT room it has nothing to do with the Forum. It was put up (if you bothered to read what I wrote at all) because some of the users in the chat were asking what the abbreviations meant. Furthermore, what has my post got to do with you being criticised for shouting...that's not my fault. Jack Wild would die for a good shout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ? Posted March 2, 2006 I've stumbled across this forum,do none of you have a life? what a waste. there seems to be total disreguard for the elderly and infirm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted March 2, 2006 I've stumbled across this forum,do none of you have a life?what a waste. there seems to be total disregard for the elderly and infirm. That's not true, we regard them as sick and infirm and therefore stick the old codgers on the list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
