The language of forums (Newbie question)

[Kragen]

Hello all I to am a newbie to this site. Although I am not a newbie to the world of forums, a lot has changed in the way of the language or acronyms used since last I frequented forums.

I have absolutely no idea what someone is trying to say when they refer to a "sux0r" or say "l33t". It would be beneficial not only to myself but to other new users to this site if all of the regulars out there gave us some definitions.

I mean, I know the standards
LOL - Laugh out Loud,
ROFL - Roll on floor laughing.

But the obscure ones would also be nice to know.

[frednurk]

http://www.acronymfinder.com/af-query.asp?p=dict&String=exact&Acronym=1337 would be a good start for a suXor.

[chip256]

also, if you have a linux box, install wtf. then ask it what the abbreviations mean. ie.

wtf is wtf

:D

[DestRuct0r]

I typed in PIRATE and the response i got was;Protecting Intellectual Rights Against Theft and Expropriation..hmmmmm

Welcome and stuff you'll pick up on the lingo and Acronyms soon or WASYPUOTLAASE.

http://www.acronymfinder.com/af-que...ct&Acronym=1337

[druid]

Originally posted by Kragen
But the obscure ones would also be nice to know.

Well it would be helpful if you'd start by listing the ones you regard as 'obscure'.

[metalhed00]

Just type is out. :swear: