  Ravine Member Username: Ravine Post Number: 2684 Registered: 01-2006 |
In another thread, Pkbroch asked, "what is MOCAD?" That question raises an issue which crops up, on occasion, in this forum: acronyms are used with the apparent presumption that everyone knows for what title the acronym stands. That lack of clarity can be eliminated, by using the same method which is standard practice in journalism. (Not to imply that good journalistic standards are anything with which we, here at DetroitYes!, want to become overly involved.) I suggest that, the first time such a term is used inside of an individual thread, the person using it should write out the entire title. After that mention, we can all proceed with using the acronym, and anyone who is unfamiliar with the acronym will be able to scroll up to the identification | ||
Norwalk Member Username: Norwalk Post Number: 352 Registered: 11-2006 |
"Everything is going to be alright" | ||
East_detroit Member Username: East_detroit Post Number: 2027 Registered: 11-2003 |
OK | ||
Sean_of_detroit Member Username: Sean_of_detroit Post Number: 1704 Registered: 03-2008 |
Will do! | ||
Ray1936 Member Username: Ray1936 Post Number: 3604 Registered: 01-2005 |
Motion seconded. | ||
Bearinabox Member Username: Bearinabox Post Number: 793 Registered: 04-2006 |
ASCHADY. | ||
Richard_bak Member Username: Richard_bak Post Number: 529 Registered: 04-2008 |
I believe we should form an exploratory committee to examine the ramifications of such a bold move. | ||
Downtown_lady Member Username: Downtown_lady Post Number: 168 Registered: 08-2008 |
And the exploratory committee definitely has to be referred to by an acronym. ...just kidding...I like your idea | ||
Pkbroch Member Username: Pkbroch Post Number: 109 Registered: 02-2008 |
Thank you ravine, that's a great idea. | ||
Maof2 Member Username: Maof2 Post Number: 435 Registered: 06-2008 |
i wasn't sure what it was either and just googled it - i thought maybe it had something to do with car parts! | ||
Jimaz Member Username: Jimaz Post Number: 6287 Registered: 12-2005 |
FWIW, http://www.acronymfinder.com/ also helps. It's well worth bookmarking. | ||
Jiminnm Member Username: Jiminnm Post Number: 1769 Registered: 02-2005 |
This thread is fubar. | ||
Ravine Member Username: Ravine Post Number: 2691 Registered: 01-2006 |
Thanks, Jimaz. Bookmarked! | ||
Raptor56 Member Username: Raptor56 Post Number: 484 Registered: 05-2007 |
Or you could just create a Standards and Practices thread, which is continually updated with acronyms and meanings, thus creating somewhat of a data dictionary. | ||
Bearinabox Member Username: Bearinabox Post Number: 858 Registered: 04-2006 |
That's a good idea, Raptor. Problem is, though, you know the same folks who are too lazy to google "MOCAD" aren't going to be much more inclined to seek out and wade through a thread of acronyms. | ||
Ravine Member Username: Ravine Post Number: 2747 Registered: 01-2006 |
Bearinabox, you're probably right about that, but Raptor56's idea is still a good one, I believe. On the other hand, if we tried that idea, we could figure on a bunch of smart-asses fouling the waters with rubbish like "republicrat" and "feminazi." | ||
Django Member Username: Django Post Number: 1968 Registered: 10-2003 |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =6UqqjEeWP9Y |
