What is the meaning of some of the definitions and terms, newbie would like to know

[MichaelMcClurg]

I am relatively a new comer to this forum stuff, would someone help me out and explain some of the terminology, such as bump, does pm mean private message. if some one would give a definition to some of the common terms and abbreviations used I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks Michael

[exitwound]

Thread: What you're in now. A topic on a message forum.

Bump: To put the thread back to the top of the front page (because older threads without replies fall off into subsequent pages). Maximizes visiblity of a thread. This can be good or bad practice depending on the forum itself and its rules.

PM: Private Message.

+1: Agree greatly. Used to say a lot without typing a lot.

Crossposting: Copying your post into multiple forums to get more exposure. NOT RECOMMENDED. Usually infuriates moderators.

Moderators (Mods): Those in charge of keeping the forums tidy.

Trolls: Those who post with only the intention of creating trouble. IGNORE THEM. DO NOT FEED THE TROLLS.

Those are the most common ones that I can come up with.

[John_AZ]

Michael,

Additional rules and good stuff to know:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/1584768-post1.html

And important stuff to understand from the [url]www.924board.org ((((Green color indicates humor or sarcasm))))

http://www.924board.org/viewtopic.php?t=21504&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=ten+commandments

GL & welcome
John_AZ

[Born2bwild1191]

ttt- to the top, works the same as a bump
IMO - In my Opinion
IMHO - In my honest opinion
PO - Previous owner, of a car normally
"Our Host" - Referring to Pelican parts, the host of the forum


See these a good bit here, if i think of any others ill post. If you cant figure something out, google it