[W.I.P] nebulous forum poster terminology guide

[Numbers]

please find below a useful set of meanings for particular terms/sentences/phrases employed by players and staff

This. - used to refer to another post above in short form that replies in a positive manner to said post. overused by rabidmaggot93 et al. during his posting prime

I've been saying this from day one. - a quick call for attention and recognition for allegedly pioneering an idea, often used during large bandwagon storms in one thread

The absolute state of ___ - an archaic form of referring to a specific group or faction in a negative light, representing bewilderment, stopped being used in 2017

not naming names but - an ineffective way to communicate an issue about specific people, usually resulting in half-truths and vague concepts about the issue

give me one good reason why - confrontational argumentative opener that the user employs to establish confidence on their perspective

it's an easy fix, just do ___ - phrase often used by armchair managers with a unilateral perspective

it's about the principle - neurotic, infectious phrase that propagates within private RL chats, coined by simman102, signifying an unwavering stand against a particular issue

why is ____ - signifies the beginning of a complaint

numbers - opener message that signifies the beginning of a private request in DMs, may vary in accuracy of spelling

 

[FreeSpy]

numbers, im not naming names but it's an easy fix. just follow the principle since we don't want to go to the absolute state of this old thread. I've been saying this from day one man! give me one good reason why we shouldn't do this! why is this a thing??!!!

 

[Numbers]

numbers, im not naming names but it's an easy fix. just follow the principle since we don't want to go to the absolute state of this old thread. I've been saying this from day one man! give me one good reason why we shouldn't do this! why is this a thing??!!!

/r numbers;naming names;easy fix do;principle

 

[Trains]

Greta 2065

 

[slick]

new entry:

dude - DUDE STOP NUMBERS you're being so toxic!!!!! stop! DUDE!

 

['77 East]

without wanting to start an argument - a user on the verge of unwittingly starting an argument.

remove ___ - a user about to post about something they vehemently disagree with, may or may not come with talking points, additional ranting or spiteful responses.

I am for this however - a user either succinctly laying out points to respond to another user's position, or thoroughly mocking them for believing in something.

If you think the community wouldn't - rabidmaggot93 ascribing select user's beliefs or actions to the entire community of thousands of random people who never come to a single consensus when polled twice.

 

[Appetite Ruining Kebab]

without wanting to start an argument - a user on the verge of unwittingly starting an argument.

remove ___ - a user about to post about something they vehemently disagree with, may or may not come with talking points, additional ranting or spiteful responses.

I am for this however - a user either succinctly laying out points to respond to another user's position, or thoroughly mocking them for believing in something.

If you think the community wouldn't - rabidmaggot93 ascribing select user's beliefs or actions to the entire community of thousands of random people who never come to a single consensus when polled twice.

without wanting to start an argument, remove this thread. if you think the community wouldn't use it to undermine what little good faith is left in the average discussion, you haven't been paying attention to 2016 industrial 17 harry BMD lead era.

I am for this however

i am for this however

 

['77 East]

era

era - signifies significant shifts in prior community thinking, beliefs and notable users. a notable 'era' is '2016', a year frequently associated with milk-drowning racialist penny-pinching terrorist characters called 'rebels' and brutal fingernail-pulling, quote cherrypicking and occasional rodney king impersonator thugs known as 'civil protection' who perform the duties of los angeles traffic police. members who never left this year include simman102.

 

[STUCK IN A CAKE]

Datastormed - when u get Datastormed

XD

 

[Tinbe]

numbers, im not naming names but it's an easy fix. just follow the principle since we don't want to go to the absolute state of this old thread. I've been saying this from day one man! give me one good reason why we shouldn't do this! why is this a thing??!!!

Congratulations, you've made a cognitohazard.

 

[WstStranger]

The meaning of ratings, as quite a few are used in different meanings despite their apparent meaning. Correct me on that.

Nebulous: "I apport to your rating because I agree or found your post funny", also abreviated 'Neb' or 'Neb rating'.

Agree: Either a stronger version of 'Nebulous' for opinions, or 'Nebulous' rating but don't want to neb you.

Disagree: "I disagree with your opinion or decision but with respect."

Funny: Common Simman102 reaction to anything opposing his Principle (Refer to 'It's about the principle' in earlier posts).

Good idea: Actually a good idea, usually a substitute to 'Nebulous' to people who don't want to neb. Otherwise, a reverse day version of 'Bad idea'.

Bad idea: Another form of 'Disagree', used less as 'Dumb' (refer below) tends to be used more.

Zing: Indicates a fast reaction by the poster (such as finishing something very quickly) or indicates a very late times post.

Informative: Another non neb worthy reaction to something useful, or used to indicate a useless take.

Friendly: Another non neb neb, tends to be used when the poster really doesn't want nebs. Also used to indicate aggresiveness from the poster.

Useful: Rarely used, almost always used genuinely as is.

Optimistic: Indicates an unrealistically optimistic view on something. Also to indicate naivety.
EX: "Syntax will get OTA. Rated optimistic."

June usage indicates a Neb within pride month, or simply a more homosexual vibe within the post.

Creative: Also rarely used. Probably used without irony.

Late: Similar to 'Zing'. Rarely used.

Bad spelling: Either to indicate blantant lack of undertanding of the default Nebulous dot cloud language, as english, or simply a nitpick on very subtle inneficiencies.

Dumb: A worse version of 'Disagree' it with more spite out of it, toxicity in response from any party is expected.

Dumb truck: Worse than 'Dumb', either to really indicate a bad post, or it is out of spite from the rater. The 'Dumb Truck' is as dumb as the rater and the poster.



Bonus terms:

The what now?: A phrase commonly used in response to anything written containing the words 'Union', or 'Universal', not to be confused with the Universal Union, whom small minds call the Combine.

...

Wait, not to be confused with the what now?

 

['77 East]

Optimistic: Indicates an unrealistically optimistic view on something. Also to indicate naivety.

Missing the gay pride option.

 

[Revanox]

Creative: Also rarely used. Probably used without irony.

Missing option of artistic.

Dumb truck: Worse than 'Dumb', either to really indicate a bad post, or it is out of spite from the rater. The 'Dumb Truck' is as dumb as the rater and the poster.

Missing option of Dumb ****



Extra:

Oi : Run.
What the fuck are you doing? : He found you.

 

[STUCK IN A CAKE]

i've only ever had one 'Oi' from blackquill.


I was traumatized for 2 weeks

i think it was because i joined softcats knockoff hl2rp joke server that was deliberately made to mock nebulous

 

[Trains]

i never got an oi

probably shouldve tho

 

[STUCK IN A CAKE]

The meaning of ratings, as quite a few are used in different meanings despite their apparent meaning. Correct me on that.

Nebulous: "I apport to your rating because I agree or found your post funny", also abreviated 'Neb' or 'Neb rating'.

Agree: Either a stronger version of 'Nebulous' for opinions, or 'Nebulous' rating but don't want to neb you.

Disagree: "I disagree with your opinion or decision but with respect."

Funny: Common Simman102 reaction to anything opposing his Principle (Refer to 'It's about the principle' in earlier posts).

Good idea: Actually a good idea, usually a substitute to 'Nebulous' to people who don't want to neb. Otherwise, a reverse day version of 'Bad idea'.

Bad idea: Another form of 'Disagree', used less as 'Dumb' (refer below) tends to be used more.

Zing: Indicates a fast reaction by the poster (such as finishing something very quickly) or indicates a very late times post.

Informative: Another non neb worthy reaction to something useful, or used to indicate a useless take.

Friendly: Another non neb neb, tends to be used when the poster really doesn't want nebs. Also used to indicate aggresiveness from the poster.

Useful: Rarely used, almost always used genuinely as is.

Optimistic: Indicates an unrealistically optimistic view on something. Also to indicate naivety.
EX: "Syntax will get OTA. Rated optimistic."

June usage indicates a Neb within pride month, or simply a more homosexual vibe within the post.

Creative: Also rarely used. Probably used without irony.

Late: Similar to 'Zing'. Rarely used.

Bad spelling: Either to indicate blantant lack of undertanding of the default Nebulous dot cloud language, as english, or simply a nitpick on very subtle inneficiencies.

Dumb: A worse version of 'Disagree' it with more spite out of it, toxicity in response from any party is expected.

Dumb truck: Worse than 'Dumb', either to really indicate a bad post, or it is out of spite from the rater. The 'Dumb Truck' is as dumb as the rater and the poster.



Bonus terms:

The what now?: A phrase commonly used in response to anything written containing the words 'Union', or 'Universal', not to be confused with the Universal Union, whom small minds call the Combine.

...

Wait, not to be confused with the what now?

your list is either flat out wrong in some parts or I just disagree in how you describe their use case. so i'm rewriting it. Also missing some lore here


Nebulous: Effectively the 'Upvote' of the forum. You get points which are displayed under your name. Funny posts or good suggestions are nebbed. Less useful than getting lemons if you ask me.

Agree: Seen during suggestions or arguments. Where you don't quite want to give someone points or you just want to make it very clear that you Really agree with someone.

Disagree: A polite way to say No. Considering the other options available.

Funny: If someone actually found your post funny, they would have nebbed it. Otherwise this is mostly sarcastic or a "You're joking, right?" reaction.

Good/Bad Idea: Only really seen in Suggestion threads. Self explanatory

Zing: When a post is witty or shuts down an opposition almost immediately, rarely do you see such posts with more than 10 zings. But you'll understand when you see one.

Informative: Unless the post is quite literally a PSA/Community Announcement that people are "neutral" on you typically only see Informative used as a begrudging 'acknowledgement'. Where they're not going to neb or dumb you. But want you to know they've read your post but won't reply to it either.

Friendly: Most posts that warrant a friendly also typically get nebbed. So if there's only Friendly ratings on a post, then it's most likely either a Resignation or some wholesome interaction (typically a public apology).

Useful: Similar in function to Informative. Sometimes seen on technical threads. It can also be used sarcastically for something completely useless.

Optimistic: Someone who is usually relatively new to the community makes a post that holds a certain level of innocence. The rating usually is a disagree to the post, and typically has meaning behind its usage.

Creative: A layover from the days of 'Artistic' (Used as a way to say Autistic in some circles). Typically does not refer to art in the slightest, and usually to insult people who make something awful. Because if it were actually good - they would have been Nebbed.

Late: Typically a repost of a meme.

Bad Spelling: The person's post is formatted awfully. Also used in flame wars where you're basically saying "Nice Argument, but unfortunately minor spelling mistake."

Dumb: The opposite of a Neb. They actively take away Nebulous points. You posted something so bad that it causes a negative reaction.

Dumb Truck: Used to be the Premium version of Dumb. For Premium uses to use I guess. Same as a Dumb.

Winner: A relic of what once was.

Quill: Fabled to be bestowed on the best posts.

 

[Isuckatgaming]

Winner: A relic of what once was.

gone too soon 😔

 

[Kafe]

Circlejerk - read 'a history of WW3RP Spec op factions' for more information.

 

[Trains]

What? - usually used to express confusion

 

[Mute]

fwiw- foolga woolga iwoga womp