handy online acronyms

Recently, there has been a backlash against the use of handy abbreviations in online discussions and forums. As a service to online communities, we present these often-cryptic abbreviations and our suggested easy-to-understand alternatives.

AFK

Dear Sir: I will henceforth be away from my keyboard for a short while, so it will be useless to attempt communication with me for that period of time.

CYA

To collective online discussion participants: There comes a time in each person’s online experience when he must look deep within himself to recognize the need to cease and desist this noble activity. Sadly, that time has come upon me. I now offer my humblest gratitude for your insightful musings, and propose that each and every one of you have a good evening and a better tomorrow.

LOL

To all company in attendance: The recent display of humor has left me in such a joyous state that I wanted to inform you that I quite literally laughed out loud. I sincerely hope you share in my appreciation of this levity.

BRB

To whom it may concern: I will be soon leaving this locale and transporting myself to another; therefore, I shall be incommunicado until my return, and at that time will announce my renewed presence.

LMAO

Dear Medical Practitioner: I am currently participating in an online discussion where someone has made an amusing remark that has caused me a bit of consternation. I find myself slipping from my chair due to a lack of traction. Any advice you may give will be greatly appreciated.

IMHO

Dear Freakin’ Jerk: I quite clearly know more than you, in every way, but I will masquerade as one with less-than-superior knowledge so you will be spared the shame of realizing how truly inferior you are. What follows is the way it really is, in every plane of reality measurable by human science.

written and posted by Doc and Katy Scott