I was just reading the "tips" post and found myself thinking about the use of acronyms. Decided to post here rather than in "main" section since mine is a general comment for any kind of acronym or abbreviation, not just those associated with quilting. I guess the intent is to save time in typing and/or to add a bit of cleverness. There are also cases where the same acro. is used for completely unrelated words. I find that there seem to be so so many that I often end up having to puzzle over them and maybe ask what they mean or refer to a site defining them for interpretation in the appropriate context. If I don't (and I often don't have time), I miss some of the content of the post. Which of course, negates the purpose of using them.
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I understand. Some make sense - some don't.
With a relatively small group that all use them no problem. With a large, possibly uninformed group, the meaning can get lost. |
Originally Posted by Glassquilt
I understand. Some make sense - some don't.
With a relatively small group that all use them no problem. With a large, possibly uninformed group, the meaning can get lost. |
if i had my way they would be banned!(here) because they do confuse so many people and some are afraid to ask because they feel dumb. but who am i? :-(
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The one that frustrates me is SIL, unless there is a he/she I am not always sure about it. Son-in-law? Sister-in-law? Oh well, something to complain about...
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Originally Posted by Sadiemae
The one that frustrates me is SIL, unless there is a he/she I am not always sure about it. Son-in-law? Sister-in-law? Oh well, something to complain about...
[stepping off my soapbox now] |
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