The Official FORT Lingo List - Page 9

xDC3x · 03-08-2008, 06:19 AM

I tend to write and spell everything about, but the one abbreviation it DO use out of that list is 'ppl'. I don't know, it always just seemed easier to me.

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Lucy4588 · 03-11-2008, 07:40 PM

Is "lol" ok to use? Or does that count as lingo too?

dagwood · 03-11-2008, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucy4588

Is "lol" ok to use? Or does that count as lingo too?

lol is ok to use.

Allie · 03-11-2008, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dagwood

lol is ok to use.

That is good to know. I am refraining from using most abbreviations just to be safe, though. It is just easier that way.

Tribal Speak · 03-16-2008, 12:28 AM

I've been wondering about a few acronym meanings for awhile now. Tried finding the answers, but no luck. So...posting the questions here.

ETA. ?. Appears to be used in reference to post editing.

TPTB. ?. (Or is it TBTP? I forget at the moment). Anyway...appears to be used with reference to Mark Burnett productions.

What do these two acronyms stand for?

Thanks,

**hepcat** · 03-16-2008, 12:30 AM

ETA = edited to add
TPTB = the powers that be

Tribal Speak · 03-16-2008, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by hepcat

ETA = edited to add
TPTB = the powers that be

May the force be with you.
Thanks.

Lil Bit · 03-23-2008, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by hepcat

ETA = edited to add
TPTB = the powers that be

I finally know what ETA stands for in this context. (I was pretty sure that "estimated time of arrival" wasn't right)

I knew what TPTB meant because of years of watching "Angel".

Mike'sgirl · 05-17-2008, 02:59 PM

This is why I love the FORT so much; because of intelligent rules, enforcement and members that can show a good sense of humor respectfully! I haven't read the rules (sorry to say) since I joined in 2003 and just reviewing them again has filled my heart with gratitude and appreciation (and refreshed my memory

) - thanks so much!

Melitta · 11-18-2008, 02:01 PM

I thought that everything was suppose to be typed out in full? It took reading ahead on some posts to figure out what OTT and TPTB were short for. Now that I know, not a big deal. But very annoying when reading a post and you can't figure out what the letters are suppose to mean and you have to stop reading and start skimming other posts to see if anyone clarifies. OTT really had me stumped!

03-08-2008, 06:19 AM	#81
xDC3x FORT Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 430	Re: The Official FORT Lingo List I tend to write and spell everything about, but the one abbreviation it DO use out of that list is 'ppl'. I don't know, it always just seemed easier to me.

03-11-2008, 07:40 PM	#82
Lucy4588 FORT Fogey Join Date: Mar 2008 Age: 21 Posts: 1,032	Re: The Official FORT Lingo List Is "lol" ok to use? Or does that count as lingo too? __________________ "Giselle annoys me the most out of everyone in the house, but I'm not willing to alienate her because she's the only one in Tokyo with a straightening iron." -Elyse (ANTM C1) Support the National Eating Disorders Association http://nationaleatingdisorders.org

03-16-2008, 12:28 AM	#85
Tribal Speak FORT Fanatic Join Date: May 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 750	Re: The Official FORT Lingo List I've been wondering about a few acronym meanings for awhile now. Tried finding the answers, but no luck. So...posting the questions here. ETA. ?. Appears to be used in reference to post editing. TPTB. ?. (Or is it TBTP? I forget at the moment). Anyway...appears to be used with reference to Mark Burnett productions. What do these two acronyms stand for? Thanks,

03-16-2008, 12:30 AM	#86
hepcat Gleek Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: not sleeping Posts: 25,917	Re: The Official FORT Lingo List ETA = edited to add TPTB = the powers that be __________________ Charles Nelson Reilly figured out cold fusion, but he never, ever told a soul.

05-17-2008, 02:59 PM	#89
Mike'sgirl FORT Devotee Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: IA Posts: 4,703	Re: The Official FORT Lingo List This is why I love the FORT so much; because of intelligent rules, enforcement and members that can show a good sense of humor respectfully! I haven't read the rules (sorry to say) since I joined in 2003 and just reviewing them again has filled my heart with gratitude and appreciation (and refreshed my memory ) - thanks so much!

11-18-2008, 02:01 PM	#90
Melitta FORT Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 468	Re: The Official FORT Lingo List I thought that everything was suppose to be typed out in full? It took reading ahead on some posts to figure out what OTT and TPTB were short for. Now that I know, not a big deal. But very annoying when reading a post and you can't figure out what the letters are suppose to mean and you have to stop reading and start skimming other posts to see if anyone clarifies. OTT really had me stumped! __________________ Play by the rules, you will miss all the fun! Toby Keith, Jacky Don Tucker