This is a discussion on definition of terms? within the The Lounge forums, part of the Off-Topic category; We all know what IMO and IMHO mean. We have seen these quite a few times, but are there other ...
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03-21-2007, 07:34 PM
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definition of terms?
We all know what IMO and IMHO mean. We have seen these quite a few times, but are there other people like me who wonder what some of these shortcuts mean? Are these called Acronyms? Can someone put a list together of the common ones? I often find people referring to a breed of dog such as (JRT) Jack Russel Terrier but some of them I can't seem to get my mind around.
Maybe it is the people who use computers a lot who are more familiar with these shortcuts. Have some pity on me and explain their meanings. |
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03-21-2007, 08:07 PM
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Here's an online dictionary for all "netspeak" acronyms, as well as smileys or technical terms you may hear anyone use!
NetSpeak - The ultimate internet acronym dictionary Not sure if there's a similar resource out there for dog love Internet jargon,but I just learned that GSD stands for German Shepherd Dog 
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03-21-2007, 08:09 PM
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Jane, here is a site with a few.
That's an understatement - here is a site with a lot of acronyms that you will frequently stumble across. Just start to scroll down... But be warned - many of them are not for those who don't like bad language. Scroll at your own risk.... Freeware Hall of Fame - Acronyms & Emoticons Used in the Computer Community |
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03-21-2007, 10:48 PM
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This is a very easy one to use - and if you want to quickly search for a translation, just click on the appropriate letter in the Alphabet on the Home Page.
NetLingo.com Dictionary of Internet Terms: Online Definitions & Text Messaging |
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03-21-2007, 11:44 PM
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Here are a few I might throw around (and I do try to use the translation somewhere in the post before I use them).
MSN - Mandatory Spay Neuter BSL - Breed Specific Legislation ACD - Australian Cattle Dog BC - Border Collie JRT - Jack Russell Terrier PRT - Parson Russell Terrier PWC - Pembroke Welsh Corgi CWC - Cardigan Welsh Corgi Hope these help too. Debbie |
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03-22-2007, 05:26 AM
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MSN - Mandatory Spay Neuter
BSL - Breed Specific Legislation ACD - Australian Cattle Dog BC - Border Collie JRT - Jack Russell Terrier PRT - Parson Russell Terrier PWC - Pembroke Welsh Corgi CWC - Cardigan Welsh Corgi Yes this is the kind of list that I need. It is specific to animal terms. Ones that would be used on this website. If there was a link to such a list it would make finding the definition easier for me at least. The other websites are great but not for easily finding the meaning for say, MSN or BSL. |
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03-22-2007, 12:57 PM
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Yah we should make a sticky where it can be edited and added to.
A sticky is a document that stands out as the first post in a thread's section that is usually a different color or has a symbol next to it so everyone has easy access to it. I also have a bird forum I visit too and my head starts to hurt with some of the acronyms bandied about there! |
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