I have posted this before, and the wave of new members prompts me to do it again. We can all help the new members by spelling out our references. Opinions?
Overuse Of Acronyms Can Frustrate Newbies
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Sticky thread with list of common abbreviations would be nice.
Terminology :: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
When using an abbreviation, it's really helpful to others to have used the full name first. -added October 6, 2021, by jpm. Here are some abbreviations that are commonly used on pipe forums. 965 - Dunhill My Mixture 965 1792 - SG 1792 Flake 5100 - McClelland's 5100 BBF - SG Best Brown Flake...
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Yeah, but even as an experienced pipe smoker, I can’t always remember them. Just spell it out, aerobic training for your digits!
Swearwords and acronyms are fine in moderation.
1. It’s an well established rule of good communications- When using abbreviations for the first time, define it. Or avoid using altogether.
2. Also an well established rule of good communication- It is the responsibility of the communicator to make himself understood
3. Exceptions are granted to literary figures like Shakespeare, TS Elliott, James Joyce, etc...
Having said that ... the author of a post is free to do whatever he wants. It’s his prerogative
I prefer not to use abbreviations at all. It takes time to learn to spell Giubileo, Chonowitsch etc, but I try
2. Also an well established rule of good communication- It is the responsibility of the communicator to make himself understood
3. Exceptions are granted to literary figures like Shakespeare, TS Elliott, James Joyce, etc...
Having said that ... the author of a post is free to do whatever he wants. It’s his prerogative
I prefer not to use abbreviations at all. It takes time to learn to spell Giubileo, Chonowitsch etc, but I try
Had no idea this was on here already. Thanks for sharing!
I hate acronyms. Probably cause I am a C.N. (chronic newb).
Ok, I’ll refrain from posting about my GBD with a KB&B stem that I smoke PS LNF or LTF in. Sometimes it’s MB ODF though. FWIW I love OGS in my LHS pipes
PM me for the instructions on how to get your own decoder ring ASAP.
PM me for the instructions on how to get your own decoder ring ASAP.
Agree. Also, when mentioning blends, other than about twenty old standards, but especially if you are mentioning a fairly rare premium tobacco, give one line to telling what base tobacco and what constituent tobaccos, and what flavorings are used. Otherwise, everyone has to Google it or comb through retailer's tobacco sites, or simply skip the discussion.
That's the point of having them.
Yes, it frustrates more than just newbies. The non-assholic way of using acronyms is to first introduce the term by spelling it out in full followed by the acronym in parenthesis, then you can use only the acronym in the rest of the post, thread, or document; just like @cshubhra laid out.
Of course, once you try using it in another post, thread, or document you must repeat the practice: they don't carry over to everything else you write afterwards.
Of course, once you try using it in another post, thread, or document you must repeat the practice: they don't carry over to everything else you write afterwards.
This explains a lot, and I’m offended because I resemble that remark in an OMG kinda way. Not so much WTF, but more of a FUBAR.
Now you see why acronyms sux: who can tell what they really mean?
I say, do the research. Looking up the blend will be an educational experience. If you don’t care to, that is your choice. Just the kind of ass I am. ?
And if I don’t want to you’ll wack my knuckles with a ruler. You’re either a teacher or a Nun.
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