Forum Abbreviations

[something_different]

I am not sure if this has already been done

 

If it has i have not noticed it

 

But i think it would be useful to have a list of all the forum abbreviations for new members

 

I know through use of other forums the meaning of

 

DD, DS, DH etc

 

but not everyone will

 

also all the abbreviations specific to this forum wich new comers will not be familiar with

 

 

Just an idea

 

it could maybe be pinned or next to the forum rules

 

If this has already been done somewhere i apologise

 

just i have not spotted it

[nellie]

Hi,

 

You will find the Forum Jargon Buster here.

 

http://www.asd-forum.org.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=329

 

I think there are plans to put it somewhere more prominent when the Techie guys find the time. We will consider any additions.

 

Nellie xx

[something_different]

oh thanx nellie i have not spotted that b4

[kirstie]

I weas just thinking that would be a great idea too, as i am more familiar now with the abbreviations but it took a while , i didn't know they were here somewhere already.....tis late.

[Lufty]

Hi,

 

You will find the Forum Jargon Buster here.

 

http://www.asd-forum.org.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=329

 

I think there are plans to put it somewhere more prominent when the Techie guys find the time. We will consider any additions.

 

Nellie xx

 

Hi Nellie

 

Yes we are still planning to put a menu option to the "Forum Jargon Buster" but it is proving a little more complicated with the new software than we thought :-(

 

It will be there I promise soonish

 

 

 

Lufty

[nellie]

Hi Nellie

 

Yes we are still planning to put a menu option to the "Forum Jargon Buster" but it is proving a little more complicated with the new software than we thought :-(

 

It will be there I promise soonish

 

 

Lufty,

 

It has lots of important information for new members, especially benefit info., some people don't find out about this for years.

 

I'm sure you and Kris will do your very best.

 

Many many thanks for all your hard work.

 

Nellie xx

[Kris]

The Jargon Buster is up and running again

 

See the top right of each page (next to Help)

 

Kris

 

Lufty,

 

It has lots of important information for new members, especially benefit info., some people don't find out about this for years.

 

I'm sure you and Kris will do your very best.

 

Many many thanks for all your hard work.

 

Nellie xx

[nellie]

BRILLIANT

 

One last thing boss do you think we could have it in red........ p l e a s e?

[Kris]

BRILLIANT

 

One last thing boss do you think we could have it in red........ p l e a s e?

 

Unfortunately thats a no! Due to the way that the Jargon Buster link is produced I cant insert the necessary code to turn the text red. Sorry.

 

If I think of a way then I'll let you know though.

 

Krisx

[nellie]

Kris,

 

No problem. Thanks for all your effort.

 

Nellie x

[Gordie]

Well I think this is still a valid query.

 

The Jargon Buster we currently have only covers "on-topic" abbreviations - i.e. those related to ASDs, etc.

 

However something_different is asking about abbreviations common to all forums - the ones she mentions (DD, DS, DH, etc.) are not included in the Jargon Buster, and nor are any other general abbreviations (e.g. AFAIK, IIRC, IMHO, etc.).

 

So a "Forum Abbreviations" list would still be very useful, I think.

 

James

[Lufty]

Well I think this is still a valid query.

 

The Jargon Buster we currently have only covers "on-topic" abbreviations - i.e. those related to ASDs, etc.

 

However something_different is asking about abbreviations common to all forums - the ones she mentions (DD, DS, DH, etc.) are not included in the Jargon Buster, and nor are any other general abbreviations (e.g. AFAIK, IIRC, IMHO, etc.).

 

So a "Forum Abbreviations" list would still be very useful, I think.

 

James

 

Hi Gordie

 

I think this is one for the moderators rather than techies to decide whethere the "Jargon Buster" should be enhanced to include other abbreviations.

 

Regards

 

 

 

Lufty

[nellie]

Hi Gordie,

 

Thanks for your input, we will give this some thought, (DD, DS, DH, etc.) are used a lot on the forum as are general abbreviations (e.g. AFAIK, IIRC, IMHO) but where do we stop? Do we include MSM - Mirror, Signal, Manoeuvre?

 

What do others think? We would welcome your feedback.

 

Nellie xx

[LittleRae]

Hi Gordie,

 

Thanks for your input, we will give this some thought, (DD, DS, DH, etc.) are used a lot on the forum as are general abbreviations (e.g. AFAIK, IIRC, IMHO) but where do we stop? Do we include MSM - Mirror, Signal, Manoeuvre?

 

What do others think? We would welcome your feedback.

 

Nellie xx

 

 

Hi Nellie

 

What about a different section to the Jargon Buster, but one where anyone who uses an abbreviation can add it to the list? This way the Moderators won't be inundated with requests.

 

A

[Gordie]

Thanks for giving this some thought, nellie - I appreciate it. <'>

 

Yeah - where to stop with something like this would be a difficult one!

 

But what D's Mum says is a good idea - making this list of abbreviations separate to the Jargon Buster (but on the same menu bar, presumably alongside it), and allowing it to be openly added to by any user.

 

James

 

EDIT: I see you've gone ahead and done it, nellie! (Still, I think having it added to the menu bar, next to the Jargon Buster, would be great though. )

Edited January 12, 2006 by Gordie