Mike Easter wrote:
> ~BD~ wrote:
>> Mike Easter wrote:
>
>>> It isn't that much trouble to spellout some quaint abbreviation, such as
>>> IAWTP Iagreewiththispost
>>>
>>
>> Thanks. When stuck, I invariably resort to the Urban dictionary!
>> http://www.urbandictionary.com/
>
> No. That dictionary isn't a good one, especially for usenet
> abbreviations. That urbandictionary is more like a blog-wiki where
> people get to use/enter their own definitions for things.
>
> In this specific example, there are 4 entries by various people, one of
> whom/which is correct, one of whom/which is 'half' correct and half
> zany, and two of which are totally zany.

I actually agree - but it *has* helped me!

> That isn't my idea of a good resource. You might compare it to BD
> getting advice from PF about something.

You really lift my spirits, Mike! Thanks!

D.