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Warrior Of Morgoth · Nov 08, 2005, 11:54 AM // 11:54

I am new to guild wars and this forum, so a few of the common <shorts> cofuse, for instance, what does *bump*, mean, or what does lol and rotfl and imo mean?

Sister Rosette · Nov 08, 2005, 12:06 PM // 12:06

It's cool, everyone needs to start somewhere.

Bumping is the act of bringing a post back up to the top of a section.
This should not be done in excess however, because doing so could land
you in hot water.

Lol is AOL-speak for 'Laughing out Loud.' Rotfl is AOL-speak for 'Rolling on
the floor laughing,' and 'imo' is short for 'In my opinion.'

Hope that helps.

unienaule · Nov 08, 2005, 12:08 PM // 12:08

Just one question... why is "lol" in your profile?

Warrior Of Morgoth · Nov 08, 2005, 12:09 PM // 12:09

Thanks alot Rosette, one more thing, does a reply to somebody's message have the same affect as bumping?

Warrior Of Morgoth · Nov 08, 2005, 12:10 PM // 12:10

unienaule, the answer to your questin is: because i saw a lot of people using it and I guessed it had something to do with funny, or comic, or something like that...

Pevil Lihatuh · Nov 08, 2005, 12:15 PM // 12:15

yeah, if you reply, its the same as bumping. Bumping however is usually a pointless post just to push it back up, whereas a reply actually adds something of interest/importance to the thread. (usually)

Dwiggit · Nov 08, 2005, 12:44 PM // 12:44

Here's useful link if you are unfamiliar with the many chat speak terms and such:
http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/chat.htm

I've been gaming online for about a year now, and I still see many that I don't know. It's just a whole new community with it's own type of communication. I think part of the reason people do this is to be able to type fast. You don't want to be pecking at the keyboard while bone dragons are eating your character!

Anyway, I hope it helps!
Dwig

Hockster · Nov 08, 2005, 02:22 PM // 14:22

http://www.gaarde.org/acronyms/

Nov 08, 2005, 11:54 AM // 11:54	#1
Warrior Of Morgoth Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: SCG Profession: W/Mo	Please Help.. I am new to guild wars and this forum, so a few of the common <shorts> cofuse, for instance, what does bump, mean, or what does lol and rotfl and imo mean?

Nov 08, 2005, 12:44 PM // 12:44	#7
Dwiggit Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Heroes Unlimited (HaCK) Profession: R/Mo	Chat terms Here's useful link if you are unfamiliar with the many chat speak terms and such: http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/chat.htm I've been gaming online for about a year now, and I still see many that I don't know. It's just a whole new community with it's own type of communication. I think part of the reason people do this is to be able to type fast. You don't want to be pecking at the keyboard while bone dragons are eating your character! Anyway, I hope it helps! Dwig

Nov 08, 2005, 12:06 PM // 12:06	#2
Sister Rosette Lady Fie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sapporo Guild: Tha Skulls [Ts] Profession: D/W	It's cool, everyone needs to start somewhere. Bumping is the act of bringing a post back up to the top of a section. This should not be done in excess however, because doing so could land you in hot water. Lol is AOL-speak for 'Laughing out Loud.' Rotfl is AOL-speak for 'Rolling on the floor laughing,' and 'imo' is short for 'In my opinion.' Hope that helps.

Nov 08, 2005, 12:08 PM // 12:08	#3
unienaule I dunt even get "Retired" Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]	Just one question... why is "lol" in your profile?

Nov 08, 2005, 12:09 PM // 12:09	#4
Warrior Of Morgoth Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: SCG Profession: W/Mo	Thanks alot Rosette, one more thing, does a reply to somebody's message have the same affect as bumping?

Nov 08, 2005, 12:10 PM // 12:10	#5
Warrior Of Morgoth Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: SCG Profession: W/Mo	unienaule, the answer to your questin is: because i saw a lot of people using it and I guessed it had something to do with funny, or comic, or something like that...

Nov 08, 2005, 12:15 PM // 12:15	#6
Pevil Lihatuh Jungle Guide Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK Profession: R/Me	yeah, if you reply, its the same as bumping. Bumping however is usually a pointless post just to push it back up, whereas a reply actually adds something of interest/importance to the thread. (usually)

Nov 08, 2005, 02:22 PM // 14:22	#8
Hockster Banned Join Date: Jul 2005	http://www.gaarde.org/acronyms/