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    I am starting this thread to provide a reference to anyone who has had difficulty in deciphering abbreviations, specifically the numerous acronyms so many of us like to make use of. English is not a second language for me, but still I may have trouble when I see a new one. I can understand how it could be a lot more frustrating for someone who speaks english as a second or third language. I will start, and I invite all to contribute:


    TPTB The Powers That Be

    STO Service To Others

    STS Service To Self

    IMHO In My Honest(or humble) Opinion




    So, let us be helpful to our brothers and sisters who do not speak english as a first language, and everyone who would like to, please follow suit.

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    IIRC If I Remember Correctly

    FWIW For What Its Worth

    AFAIK As Far As I Know

    IMNSHO In My Not So Humble Opinion

    AFAIAC As Far As I Am Concerned

    STYL Speak To You Later
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    Thanks for this thread Llama, it's a very good idea.

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    AKA - also known as
    IMO - in my Opinion
    BS - Bull ****

    ;-)


    This may help : http://www.all-acronyms.com/

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    WTFCWJCUPE - why the f**k can't we just communicate using plain English

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    tl;dr - too long, didn't read

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    GAHN = Get A Haircut, Nugget.

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    mociafs- my other car is a flying saucer
    wtf?- whats the frequency

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    SCNR = Sorry, could not resist

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    I was wondering what STO means right at the time of your post
    Many thanks I know I know. Synchronicity is so ubiquitous here
    that is "nothing" special on this forum

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    TTFN 'ta ta for now'

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    TLA - three letter acronyms

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    MSM - Mainstream Media

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    PC - Politically Correct

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    D.I.L.L.I.G.A.F

    Do I look like I give a ****

    Saw someone wearing that as a tattoo once!

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    DNA - National Dyslexic Association

    SCNR

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    BOHICA - bend over here it comes again (commonly used when the government says they're doing something for our good)

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    Omfg! Rofl kgb bbq!!

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    OMG Oh My God

    ROFL rolling on floor, laughing


    thanks to everyone who has contributed to this thread. I hope this proves to be a useful resource for many who do not speak english as a first language.

    @mondaze- I thing the next license plate for my car will say MOCIAFS!! That's really great! ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!! (rolling on floor, laughing my a** off!)

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    FUBAR - f**ked up beyond all recognition. ie: David Icke's world view.

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