"LOL" - A short, noncomprehensive analysis of the term on the forums

2006-11-21 05:25:29

#1

DonFck: Hibernator; +3,227|6890|Finland

Dear bf2s.commies, DonFck here.
You might at least not remember me from threads like: "OMGWTF my Int0rrntz iz broked" and "ROFLMAO55!!one!".

Speaking of which, it's the subject I will address today; the use and misuse of the word "LOL" on here.
I'm writing this not because I would be irritated, but just because I felt like going Andy Rooney on you for a while. Hell, I might not even agree with myself in this post! I'll get started right away:

LOL - Laugh(ing) out loud.

wikipedia wrote:
LOL (also spelled lol) is an abbreviation for "laugh out loud", "laughing out loud", or less commonly "lots of laughter", "lots of laughs" or "laugh online". LOL is a common element of Internet slang used, historically, on Usenet. It is similar to the acronyms "lmao" (laughing my ass/arse off) and "rofl" (rolling on the floor laughing), which are used to communicate a higher degree of amusement. LOL can be pronounced phonetically as "loll" or "lawl."

But what about on forums.bf2s.com? Has the term "LOL" been derailed like 75% of all threads?

It has become a classic term often misused. It's not unusual to stumble upon at least 10 posts containing misuse of the term. Exempli Gratia: "Hi lol". Did the poster actually laugh out loud? I doubt it.

"LOL" has become a filler in sentences that, when excessively used, help other forum members profile the (im)maturity of the poster. "LOL" is sometimes even use to replace a comma or period: E.g. "yea i had the same problem lol its the gpu overheating".

Small "LOLs" - The most common of "LOLs", yet also the most idiotic one at the same time. You might not notice it when surrounded by other text, but as single posts, the idiocy of the small "LOL" is clearly visible.

lol

It's like an embarrassed little boy saying sorry for stealing candy. Now how can that look like someone is laughing out loud?

When to use "LOL"?

1) When actually laughing out loud.
2) To express to other posters that you might have laughed out loud, had you not been at work.
3) When actually laughing out loud.

What's "LOL" doing to us?

Silvio Lacetti, professor of humanities at Stevens Institute of Technology wrote:
..reduced chances of employment for students who use such acronyms. Unfortunately for these students, their bosses will not be 'lol' when they read a report that lacks proper punctuation and grammar, has numerous misspellings, various made-up words, and silly acronyms.

My next report could be called: "ROFLMAO - Really, did you?"

Last edited by DonFck (2006-11-21 05:27:24)

I need around tree fiddy.

2006-11-21 05:26:49

#2

Towelly: It's A State Of Mind; +399|6849|Your attic

Let me be the first to say.

lol

2006-11-21 05:28:53

#3

1927: The oldest chav in the world; +2,423|6932|Cardiff, Capital of Wales

Thanks for clearing that up for us. I will contiune to misuse it no doubt.

2006-11-21 05:30:24

#4

Varegg: Support fanatic :-); +2,206|7069|Nårvei

Will this change anything ?

lol

Wait behind the line ..............................................................

2006-11-21 05:32:41

#5

drake666: when Hell is full...; +184|6969|austria

thx 4 sharing that! (you have to love him)

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Usque Ad Finem

2006-11-21 05:32:46

#6

The Magic Mullet: Member; +240|6683

While we're here can you explain (and justify the use of):

QFT
FTW
PWNAGE

2006-11-21 05:33:13

#7

jsnipy: ...; +3,277|6781|...

Tune in next week when DonFck talks about ZOMG

2006-11-21 05:33:44

#8

Gillenator: Evils Bammed Sex Machine; +129|6653|Evilsville

Roflmao

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2006-11-21 05:33:51

#9

Varegg: Support fanatic :-); +2,206|7069|Nårvei

And not to forget the famous -------------------------> ZOMG1337H4XOR !

Last edited by Varegg (2006-11-21 05:35:34)

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2006-11-21 05:34:55

#10

DonFck: Hibernator; +3,227|6890|Finland

DonFck wrote:
I'm writing this not because I would be irritated, but just because I felt like going Andy Rooney on you for a while. Hell, I might not even agree with myself in this post!

I need around tree fiddy.

2006-11-21 05:36:07

#11

Towelly: It's A State Of Mind; +399|6849|Your attic

The Magic Mullet wrote:
While we're here can you explain (and justify the use of):

QFT
FTW
PWNAGE

QFT = Quoted for Truth, basically when someone says something in a thread that would some up whatever you would of said. (Varients include: QFE (quoted for emphasis) and QFC (quoted for cookies))

FTW = For the Win, so you might say, "BF2 is great" then I would reply, "BF2 ftw" (varients include: FTUW (for the ultimate win)

PWNAGE = internet slang derived from ownage (note the position of the "p" and the "o" key) don't use it, ever.

Last edited by Towelly (2006-11-21 05:36:39)

2006-11-21 05:38:40

#12

The Magic Mullet: Member; +240|6683

Towelly wrote:
The Magic Mullet wrote:
While we're here can you explain (and justify the use of):

QFT
FTW
PWNAGE
QFT = Quoted for Truth, basically when someone says something in a thread that would some up whatever you would of said. (Varients include: QFE (quoted for emphasis) and QFC (quoted for cookies))

FTW = For the Win, so you might say, "BF2 is great" then I would reply, "BF2 ftw" (varients include: FTUW (for the ultimate win)

PWNAGE = internet slang derived from ownage (note the position of the "p" and the "o" key) don't use it, ever.

Well I can agree to the use of QFT and its variants as I have become irritated on another forum at people simply quoting someone else without actually putting any input themselves.

2006-11-21 05:39:27

#13

Varegg: Support fanatic :-); +2,206|7069|Nårvei

The Magic Mullet wrote:
Towelly wrote:
The Magic Mullet wrote:
While we're here can you explain (and justify the use of):

QFT
FTW
PWNAGE
QFT = Quoted for Truth, basically when someone says something in a thread that would some up whatever you would of said. (Varients include: QFE (quoted for emphasis) and QFC (quoted for cookies))

FTW = For the Win, so you might say, "BF2 is great" then I would reply, "BF2 ftw" (varients include: FTUW (for the ultimate win)

PWNAGE = internet slang derived from ownage (note the position of the "p" and the "o" key) don't use it, ever.
Well I can agree to the use of QFT and its variants as I have become irritated on another forum at people simply quoting someone else without actually putting any input themselves.

Wait behind the line ..............................................................

2006-11-21 05:40:35

#14

Towelly: It's A State Of Mind; +399|6849|Your attic

Varegg wrote:
The Magic Mullet wrote:
Towelly wrote:

QFT = Quoted for Truth, basically when someone says something in a thread that would some up whatever you would of said. (Varients include: QFE (quoted for emphasis) and QFC (quoted for cookies))

FTW = For the Win, so you might say, "BF2 is great" then I would reply, "BF2 ftw" (varients include: FTUW (for the ultimate win)

PWNAGE = internet slang derived from ownage (note the position of the "p" and the "o" key) don't use it, ever.
Well I can agree to the use of QFT and its variants as I have become irritated on another forum at people simply quoting someone else without actually putting any input themselves.

In the words of spawn.

"You owe me a new irony detector"

2006-11-21 05:41:44

#15

Varegg: Support fanatic :-); +2,206|7069|Nårvei

Towelly wrote:
Varegg wrote:
The Magic Mullet wrote:

Well I can agree to the use of QFT and its variants as I have become irritated on another forum at people simply quoting someone else without actually putting any input themselves.
In the words of spawn.

"You owe me a new irony detector"

I`m out of irony detectors but perhaps a cookie ?

Wait behind the line ..............................................................

2006-11-21 05:42:38

#16

Nessie09: I "fix" things; +107|6929|The Netherlands

You forgot something in your post.
"lol" is also a dutch word, somewhat translatable to 'fun'. Although most people would still use the word wrong, maybe this clarifies some cases of usage.

2006-11-21 05:43:11

#17

Towelly: It's A State Of Mind; +399|6849|Your attic

Varegg wrote:
Towelly wrote:
Varegg wrote:

In the words of spawn.

"You owe me a new irony detector"

I`m out of irony detectors but perhaps a cookie ?

Aslong as it's double chocolate chip

2006-11-21 05:44:13

#18

The Magic Mullet: Member; +240|6683

Varegg wrote:
The Magic Mullet wrote:
Towelly wrote:

QFT = Quoted for Truth, basically when someone says something in a thread that would some up whatever you would of said. (Varients include: QFE (quoted for emphasis) and QFC (quoted for cookies))

FTW = For the Win, so you might say, "BF2 is great" then I would reply, "BF2 ftw" (varients include: FTUW (for the ultimate win)

PWNAGE = internet slang derived from ownage (note the position of the "p" and the "o" key) don't use it, ever.
Well I can agree to the use of QFT and its variants as I have become irritated on another forum at people simply quoting someone else without actually putting any input themselves.

Just had a phonecall from Captain Obvious. He'll be with you shortly.

2006-11-21 05:46:00

#19

1927: The oldest chav in the world; +2,423|6932|Cardiff, Capital of Wales

This thread is great, I didnt click that internet dictionary someone kindly posted last week and for the last year I have been wandering what the fuck all these words you kids use are or mean.

Im frantically trying to take as much of it in as possible. Luckily I had been "cybering" with chicks through the power of a webcam in my younger days so I know what a few of them mean. I quickly learned lol, rolf (or something) and lmao but I blame the zoom on the cam for that.

I hope by the end of this I will fully understand what you all mean but like fuck am I going trawling back through all those posts translating them for myself.

2006-11-21 05:47:20

#20

Varegg: Support fanatic :-); +2,206|7069|Nårvei

1927 wrote:
This thread is great, I didnt click that internet dictionary someone kindly posted last week and for the last year I have been wandering what the fuck all these words you kids use are or mean.

Im frantically trying to take as much of it in as possible. Luckily I had been "cybering" with chicks through the power of a webcam in my younger days so I know what a few of them mean. I quickly learned lol, rolf (or something) and lmao but I blame the zoom on the cam for that.

I hope by the end of this I will fully understand what you all mean but like fuck am I going trawling back through all those posts translating them for myself.

Cybering ?

Wait behind the line ..............................................................

2006-11-21 05:48:32

#21

joker3327: =IBF2=; +305|6857|Cheshire. UK

Wtf

Last edited by joker3327 (2006-11-21 05:48:57)

2006-11-21 05:48:38

#22

Towelly: It's A State Of Mind; +399|6849|Your attic

Varegg wrote:
1927 wrote:
This thread is great, I didnt click that internet dictionary someone kindly posted last week and for the last year I have been wandering what the fuck all these words you kids use are or mean.

Im frantically trying to take as much of it in as possible. Luckily I had been "cybering" with chicks through the power of a webcam in my younger days so I know what a few of them mean. I quickly learned lol, rolf (or something) and lmao but I blame the zoom on the cam for that.

I hope by the end of this I will fully understand what you all mean but like fuck am I going trawling back through all those posts translating them for myself.
Cybering ?

I'm not defining that for you.

2006-11-21 05:48:46

#23

The Magic Mullet: Member; +240|6683

Varegg wrote:
1927 wrote:
This thread is great, I didnt click that internet dictionary someone kindly posted last week and for the last year I have been wandering what the fuck all these words you kids use are or mean.

Im frantically trying to take as much of it in as possible. Luckily I had been "cybering" with chicks through the power of a webcam in my younger days so I know what a few of them mean. I quickly learned lol, rolf (or something) and lmao but I blame the zoom on the cam for that.

I hope by the end of this I will fully understand what you all mean but like fuck am I going trawling back through all those posts translating them for myself.
Cybering ?

Getting his willy out on webcam.

We've all done it. I used to love wanking on webcam for women who found me utterly repulsive.

2006-11-21 05:49:08

#24

unnamednewbie13: Moderator; +2,053|7030|PNW

DonFck wrote:
Small "LOLs" - The most common of "LOLs", yet also the most idiotic one at the same time. You might not notice it when surrounded by other text, but as single posts, the idiocy of the small "LOL" is clearly visible.
lol
It's like an embarrassed little boy saying sorry for stealing candy. Now how can that look like someone is laughing out loud?

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2006-11-21 05:52:12

#25

^*AlphA*^: F*ckers; +3,135|6997|The Hague, Netherlands

we lol'd a lot on xfire don !

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Silvio Lacetti, professor of humanities at Stevens Institute of Technology wrote:

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