The Official FORT Lingo List

**Amanda** · 12-02-2006, 09:10 PM

In the "New Infraction System" thread, ClosetNerd suggested that we create a public list of lingo phrases we don't want to see here. We thought that was a good idea, so here you have it. We tried to brainstorm to figure out all the possibilities, but we may have to add to it when others come to our attention. So, in other words, just because a word isn't on here, it doesn't mean it's necessarily fair game.

Hopefully, even if a specific word isn't listed here, this can get across the "flavor" of the types of words we don't want to see.

Instead of "b4", write "before"
Instead of "U", write "you"
Instead of "ne1", write "anyone"
Instead of "gr8", write "great"
Instead of "cuz" or "cos" or "coz", write "because"
Instead of "prolly", write "probably"
Instead of "wuz", write "was"
Instead of "2", write "to" (unless you mean the number)
Instead of "4", write "for" (unless, again, you mean the number)
Instead of "ppl", write "people"
Instead of "plz", write "please"
Instead of "c", write "see" (particularly in the case of "i c")
Instead of "thnx" or "thx", write "thanks"
Instead of "y", write "why"
Instead of "r", write "are" (particularly in the case of "ur")
Instead of "kewl", write "cool"
Instead of "wif", write "with"
Instead of "l8" or "l8r", write "late" or "later"
Instead of "wer", write "where"
Instead of "2nite", write "tonight"
Instead of "nvm", write "nevermind"
Instead of "luv", write "love"
Instead of "sry", write "sorry"
Instead of "kno" or "no", write "know"
Instead of "tho", write "though"

Thanks in advance for your cooperation, everyone!

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ClosetNerd · 12-02-2006, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amanda

Instead of "cuz" or "cos" or "coz", write "because"
Instead of "prolly", write "probably"

Taking away my "prolly"s too!

Ack. I'm doomed!!
I suppose I should add "Imma" to this list as well

11sstephanie · 12-10-2006, 12:00 PM

So... I know it's not listed here, but i say "ya'll" a lot... do I have to start typing out "you all" now, or is it all good?

I had a couple others, but I didn't write them down...

ETA: Oh! So basically it's "chatspeak" and "1337" that's going to get us infraction points? Is that seriously such a big problem here that it has to be pointed out?

Broadway · 12-10-2006, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 11sstephanie

ETA: Oh! So basically it's "chatspeak" and "1337" that's going to get us infraction points? Is that seriously such a big problem here that it has to be pointed out?

It would be if they let it. You missed the Gotti show thread.

femme fatale · 12-10-2006, 12:46 PM

What about stuff like lol and rofl? I know I find them annoying, but I am the only one? Is it considered lingo?

***John*** · 12-10-2006, 01:16 PM

lo, rofl, omg, y'all, etc. are not considered lingo.

gabriel · 12-10-2006, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broadway

It would be if they let it. You missed the Gotti show thread.

That brings back bad memories. I just don't understand lingo when it's so much easier to type normally.

**Amanda** · 12-10-2006, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broadway

It would be if they let it.

Broadway is exactly right. If it appears not to be a problem here, it's because the staff works tirelessly to keep it that way.

Stargazer · 12-10-2006, 02:18 PM

Thank God they don't use lingo here. It gives me a headache. I'm just getting old, I guess. Or I like vowels.

livin4reality · 12-10-2006, 04:58 PM

Does this mean I have to change my name?

12-02-2006, 09:10 PM	#1
Amanda Ice Cold Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 9,875	The Official FORT Lingo List In the "New Infraction System" thread, ClosetNerd suggested that we create a public list of lingo phrases we don't want to see here. We thought that was a good idea, so here you have it. We tried to brainstorm to figure out all the possibilities, but we may have to add to it when others come to our attention. So, in other words, just because a word isn't on here, it doesn't mean it's necessarily fair game. Hopefully, even if a specific word isn't listed here, this can get across the "flavor" of the types of words we don't want to see. Instead of "b4", write "before" Instead of "U", write "you" Instead of "ne1", write "anyone" Instead of "gr8", write "great" Instead of "cuz" or "cos" or "coz", write "because" Instead of "prolly", write "probably" Instead of "wuz", write "was" Instead of "2", write "to" (unless you mean the number) Instead of "4", write "for" (unless, again, you mean the number) Instead of "ppl", write "people" Instead of "plz", write "please" Instead of "c", write "see" (particularly in the case of "i c") Instead of "thnx" or "thx", write "thanks" Instead of "y", write "why" Instead of "r", write "are" (particularly in the case of "ur") Instead of "kewl", write "cool" Instead of "wif", write "with" Instead of "l8" or "l8r", write "late" or "later" Instead of "wer", write "where" Instead of "2nite", write "tonight" Instead of "nvm", write "nevermind" Instead of "luv", write "love" Instead of "sry", write "sorry" Instead of "kno" or "no", write "know" Instead of "tho", write "though" Thanks in advance for your cooperation, everyone! __________________ The beautiful tragicomic thing about the human race is 1) their basic trust in each other and 2) that they never ever in a million years expect you to pull a big shovel out of your pocket and club them in the face with it. Click me. Last edited by Amanda; 12-18-2006 at 04:54 PM.

12-10-2006, 12:00 PM	#3
11sstephanie I Is Stephanie Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 17 Posts: 1,038	So... I know it's not listed here, but i say "ya'll" a lot... do I have to start typing out "you all" now, or is it all good? I had a couple others, but I didn't write them down... ETA: Oh! So basically it's "chatspeak" and "1337" that's going to get us infraction points? Is that seriously such a big problem here that it has to be pointed out? __________________ ...And the strange boy continued to weave in and out of her life, leaving her with a sense of wonder and amazment, but also, a feeling of loss, knowing that life might never be the same again.

12-10-2006, 02:18 PM	#9
Stargazer RESIDENT JEDI MASTER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: On a Rocky Mountain High Age: 34 Posts: 11,852	Thank God they don't use lingo here. It gives me a headache. I'm just getting old, I guess. Or I like vowels. __________________ "Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter."- Yoda "I'll just see where Providence takes me and try to look like I got there confidently." - Craig Ferguson

12-10-2006, 12:46 PM	#5
femme fatale Thinking Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: In a world of my own Age: 27 Posts: 2,556	What about stuff like lol and rofl? I know I find them annoying, but I am the only one? Is it considered lingo?

12-10-2006, 01:16 PM	#6
*John* The race is back! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: On the mat Age: 39 Posts: 40,432	lo, rofl, omg, y'all, etc. are not considered lingo.

12-10-2006, 04:58 PM	#10
livin4reality FORT Fogey Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lawrence KS Posts: 2,208	Does this mean I have to change my name?