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Abbreviations list
Is there anywhere on the Forum where you can find out what the Abbreviations mean on the site?
When I first started using the site I found it a PITA when reading threads and not knowing what things meant
Also people may not want to ask what it means in case you get smart answers like " use Google its a wonderful thing". Yes you can use Google but it does not always give you the right answer!
Things like CA-4 is four countries in Central America, but which 4? Also PP or PPT means Passport etc. etc
Yes I know the list could get endless, but even the most common ones would be good
Just a thought
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Good point Wayne.. I'm often scatching various orifices trying to fathem out what the abbreviations meant as well!
A few years back I was stopped by police for small number plate and under the reg number was DILLIGAF written in small print. The policeman asked me if I knew what it meant and I said it was a small village in wales
He asked me if I was taking the piiss Well I didnt think he would know the meaning did I..
Luckily he had a sense of humour and after lots of grovelling he let me off with a caution and told me to replace it
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what the hell does DILLIGAF mean
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Does it look like i give a f**k
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I'd rather not use the abbreviation ... There are some that are more universal e.g. RTFM has been seen in a German newspaper - together with a full expansion of it.
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Whether you want to use them or not there are a lot on this site
CDP, IMVC, IDP, RORO etc.
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