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Old 04-29-2014   #20
scottfab
 
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Default Re: Give us newby's a break

Use of acronyms in moderation would be good.
The idea of showing how knowledgeable one is by introducing
new acronyms that are certainly not understood is arrogantly,
and blatantly rude.

Also not introducing or using new acronyms out of the blue
would be great.
I would think until it's added to the sticky list of terms
it (as has been mentioned) should be constantly defined while used e.g. FT(Flat Tire).

Above all beating up on newbies for complaining about
unfamiliar acronyms should not happen and in fact should
be banned as unhelpful.


Creating a new list to be held up at the gold standard sticky
is fine too. I would hope it to be minimalistic though. Putting
every acronym under the sun in there seems ludicrous.
Only terms used OFTEN on this forum should qualify.
AND there should be a space between alphabetically separate
groups for ease of use. IMHO

Finally, there's no stopping the laziness of using acronyms but
basic clarity of communication suggests not only minimizing it
but discouraging it. At minimum a thread should, at first opportunity,
define the acronym in a low numbered or fist post then use it openly.
As was said, having to refer to a dictionary of terms before
being able to get through a post is just wrong.

This thread topic is "Give us newby's a break".
Well, lets do just that. (WLDJT)
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