LOL
- Subject: LOL
- From: j*@emapnet.com (John Packard)
- Date: Thu, 15 Feb 96 16:47:38 MST
Hi Cheryl and everyone else who has a problem with shorthands that are used
on Mailing lists or in Chats,
When I joined America Online I found this file that I think you will find
useful. I have not seen all of the listings used and there are many others
that are not on this but you can't have everything I guess. :))
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If you're new to online communications, you may find this summary of "chat"
etiquette and shorthands useful.
When you first enter People Connection, most members give a brief greeting,
or wave (::waving::) and grin (:D). You can perform just about any action
online with words with online choreography (e.g. "walking over to Jane,
giving her a big hug {{ }}").
Typing in all caps is considered shouting, so please spare everyone's ears
and your vocal chords ;).
Members use shorthands in this "faceless" medium to express feelings and
show actions or "body language." You'll find shorthands used in chat, on
message boards, in electronic mail -- everywhere!
Tilting your head to the left or turning your screen on its side will help
you to see most of the shorthands. :) <--- See? Two eyes and a mouth!
Here is a listing of some of the most popular symbols and abbreviations:
:) = smile
:D = smile/laughing/big grin
:* = kiss
;) = wink
:X = my lips are sealed
:P = sticking out tongue
{} = a hug
:( = frown
:'( = crying
O:) = angel
}:> = devil
LOL = Laughing Out Loud
OTF = On The Floor (laughing)
ROTF = Rolling On The Floor
ROFLWTIME = Rolling On Floor With Tears in My Eyes
afk = away from keyboard
bak = back at keyboard
brb = be right back
ttfn = ta-ta for now!
WB = welcome back
brb = Be Right Back
btw = By The Way
gmta = Great Minds Think Alike
cul8r = See You Later
wtg = Way To Go
"Emoticons"
:D Big Smile, Grin :* Kiss
[], {} Hug ;) Wink
:) Smile :( Frown
:O Amazed :P Pffff!, Sticking Out Tongue
:I Bored :> Devilish Grin
B) Wearing My Shades ---<---@ A Rose
:X My Lips Are Sealed :'( I'm Crying
O:) Angel, Innocent ]:>, }:> Devil
etc... ;)
These are just the most common shorthands. New faces and abbreviations are
constantly being created. If you see one you don't understand, just ask!
Look for these symbols while online and try creating new ones yourself.
Copyright 1995, America Online, Inc.
<shorthnd>
At the start of the North Fork of Long Island.
John Packard High School Teacher
Calverton, NY Social Studies
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