As a Newbie, I'd like to see....

[jocdat]

Learning acronyms are great mental workouts. Use your brain to figure it out and keep it sharp. (Most of them are pretty easy to decipher.) For stumpers, ask someone or research.

Just like your physical workouts. Use your body to work out and keep it sharp. For spotting, ask someone or use Smith machines.

[GreenWave1]

Ok, I'm sorry to get everyone so fired up. I just did a search on DOMS. I've seen it mentioned but never explained. I sifted through all the post and it might have been there but I couldn't find the definition.

On the subject of me being hypocritical, when I spoke of a "rule" of typing out an acronym the first time it is used. I wasn't talking about message boards. If you read what I originally wrote you'll see that I didn't refer to message boards. I was referring to written articles. Am I a Jack A*S, probably but I don't think what I was asking was so unheard of. It's not like I was asking about creatine!!!!

Also thanks for the insult, I overreacted on one reply and later said I was sorry

Thanks for owning it. I apologize for my reaction. It was a bit much. I'll rep you on spread.

[QuadR]

FTW means something competely different where I come from!!!

Rodga that!

[DeathtoToasters]

Thanks for owning it. I apologize for my reaction. It was a bit much. I'll rep you on spread.

I would apologize also...but usually I only do that to people who don't ask for it...... oh well. One of my faults that I won't be working on anytime soon

[Baldiewonkanobi]

We must have someone in here living near Flint that can meet up with this man, teach him the secret handshake, give him the key to the Codex and welcome him to the Brotherhood.

Baldie

[Hikemike]

Already done!!

[Uber_Dad]

Sarcams in Sacs words? Noooooooooooooooooooooooooo, say it aint so!!

mmmm... I love the smell of sarcasm in the morning!!! :-D

[buff_dad_dy]

I'll go against the grain here because I almost started an identical thread here when i first came aboard not long ago.

Entering this site and seeing all the short form,abbreviated bodybuilding lingo going on, I was a bit confused when reading posts. Made for an awful time trying to decifer virtually EVERYTHING I read while trying to learn. I expected to see poor grammar and text message style lingo in the teen section but not here in the over 35.We are probably the last generation to have had the "luxury" of not having to use slang in written form on an everyday basis and I consider it similar to how i feel while going to a store and the kid clerk having to rely on the cash register to tell him or her what the change should be and not being able to figure it out without any aid.
I do not consider myself lazy and I think that it is a great idea to have a sticky about this issue.
Why then do books have table of contents? Why should one have to go filter through tons of info to find out what an SS means when it can be readily available?

The original OP and myself cannot be the only ones who feel this way can we?

[ArchAngel'73]

I was new to this site once. I figured out how to use the search button, what stickies were, and how to put smilies in.
If I can learn this chit, you take the time out of your busy day to learn the lingo of bodybuilding.
Just a matter of respect imo.

[besel]

It's always hard posting for the first time and trying to make sense of others style of writing. I think part of the reason for reposts is that this is a board and interaction is the main purpose of it.

Its easy to be misinterpreted and to misinterpret, particularly when your new. I must admit that I enjoy reading some of the reposted topics believing that the more a topic is talked about the greater the opportunity for new insight and a chance for new voices to be heard, maybe that's just me.

repped op, your still red, but hopefully you will be back

[LyingSac]

It's always hard posting for the first time and trying to make sense of others style of writing. I think part of the reason for reposts is that this is a board and interaction is the main purpose of it.

Its easy to be misinterpreted and to misinterpret, particularly when your new. I must admit that I enjoy reading some of the reposted topics believing that the more a topic is talked about the greater the opportunity for new insight and a chance for new voices to be heard, maybe that's just me.

repped op, your still red, but hopefully you will be back

that's understandable,but to come in and tell the old pros' what to do....kind Bosworthian......we'll call it an inititation...ciao

[theKurp]

Here, I'll offer one up that stumped me for a little while before I found out the answer via a (*gasp*) search.

ATG = ass to ground or ass to grass

Usually used to describe a particular method of doing squats.

[kimsquit]

I'll go against the grain here because I almost started an identical thread here when i first came aboard not long ago.

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I do not consider myself lazy and I think that it is a great idea to have a sticky about this issue.

Why then do books have table of contents? Why should one have to go filter through tons of info to find out what an SS means when it can be readily available?

The original OP and myself cannot be the only ones who feel this way can we?

I think you're confusing a "table of contents" with a "glossary"

I demonstrated to the OP that the answers he (and you) want are easily available in previous threads where dozens of people have already taken the time to list acronyms and abbreviations. And the OP responded with:

search... search... search........ Some of us spend more time at work, with our families, and actually at the gym to spend hours on the internet............

Now leaving aside his questionable social skills, the real beef I have is with the "can't someone else do it for me?" attitude being displayed.

If you feel that strongly about the need for an acronym/abbreviation sticky, why aren't you researching and creating one instead of demanding that "someone else" do it for you?

It's your issue, you fix it

[masel99]

I think you're confusing a "table of contents" with a "glossary"

I demonstrated to the OP that the answers he (and you) want are easily available in previous threads where dozens of people have already taken the time to list acronyms and abbreviations. And the OP responded with:



Now leaving aside his questionable social skills, the real beef I have is with the "can't someone else do it for me?" attitude being displayed.

If you feel that strongly about the need for an acronym/abbreviation sticky, why aren't you researching and creating one instead of demanding that "someone else" do it for you?

It's your issue, you fix it

No, you are wrong. It's not "can someone else do it for me". Just looking for a usable reference where the answer can be found quickly without searching thread after thread after thread. Like in one of my previous replies I did a search for DOMS (which no one has replied to what it stands for yet), I searched and did not find the answer. Of course you'll probably go and find the answer instantly to prove me wrong but I don't care. Sorry, I'm not a veteran at this. I was only stressing what I'd like to see. I didn't know I could create a sticky of my own. Message boards aren't my life but yes as of late I like to read this one for inspiration. It's seems anytime someone relatively new ask a stupid question. The thread police have to bash them with search.. search.. search.. This thread surely didn't turn out the way I thought it would. Thanks to all who didn't bash me and weren't sarcastic because they live on this board. And to the Vets that I annoyed, I'm sorry... let this thread DIE. It deserves it!!!

[Dave76]

DOMS = Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

I understand what you're saying. It's frustrating but every hobby has it's own lingo. You'll eventually get it.

Next time, PM me and I'll answer for you.

[kimsquit]

No, you are wrong. It's not "can someone else do it for me".

Ya know there's a rule that the first time in an article or written piece that when a acronym is used, it is spelled out explicitly the first time it is used.

wow strong backtrack

Next time, PM me and I'll answer for you.

nice offer Dave, but someone beat you to it

If it makes you feel better when you get a question PM me....

no thanks - smart ass

[GreenWave1]

No, you are wrong. It's not "can someone else do it for me". Just looking for a usable reference where the answer can be found quickly without searching thread after thread after thread. Like in one of my previous replies I did a search for DOMS (which no one has replied to what it stands for yet), I searched and did not find the answer. Of course you'll probably go and find the answer instantly to prove me wrong but I don't care. Sorry, I'm not a veteran at this. I was only stressing what I'd like to see. I didn't know I could create a sticky of my own. Message boards aren't my life but yes as of late I like to read this one for inspiration. It's seems anytime someone relatively new ask a stupid question. The thread police have to bash them with search.. search.. search.. This thread surely didn't turn out the way I thought it would. Thanks to all who didn't bash me and weren't sarcastic because they live on this board. And to the Vets that I annoyed, I'm sorry... let this thread DIE. It deserves it!!!

Glad to see you stuck around. You just got off to a bad start. No big deal. I hope that you decide to stay. It is a very motivating place and people really are happy to help. Just realize that we have lives too.

Good luck with your workouts.

[kimsquit]

It's seems anytime someone relatively new ask a stupid question. The thread police have to bash them with search.. search.. search..

would those be the thread police that actually gave you the answer you were looking for in their reply, or some other thread police?

funny how the old search button brings up the answers...

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=113995021

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=168130

did you even bother clicking on those links or was that too much effort?

[masel99]

would those be the thread police that actually gave you the answer you were looking for in their reply, or some other thread police?




did you even bother clicking on those links or was that too much effort?

Personal vendetta? Here's one for you ATM. Do you like it? I bet you do.

[kimsquit]

Here's one for you ATM. Do you like it? I bet you do.

thanks for the offer but I'm straight - try your luck here

[masel99]

thanks for the offer but I'm straight - try your luck here

Well I'm noy going click on that link just like I didn't click on your others. I didn't think you would know what it means.

[kimsquit]

Well I'm noy going click on that link just like I didn't click on your others.

this is why you're only one of two people (the other being Carl123) that I've ever negged in my 5 years on this forum.

[Hikemike]

Personal vendetta? Here's one for you ATM. Do you like it? I bet you do.

All terrain midgets?

American termite manglers?

Another tubby matilda?

Any of those right?

[SP1966]

Well I'm noy going click on that link just like I didn't click on your others. I didn't think you would know what it means.

Look at you wasting all this time. Just think of all the good info could have found by now if you weren't so self important to use the search feature for yourself!

[kimsquit]

All terrain midgets?

American termite manglers?

Another tubby matilda?

Any of those right?

I suspect it stands for Annoying Turd from Michigan

[masel99]

this is why you're only one of two people (the other being Carl123) that I've ever negged in my 5 years on this forum.

You actually remember the guys user name. You really take this stuff to heart don't you. I feel sorry for you. I won't reply anymore. I have better things to do.

[SP1966]

You actually remember the guys user name. You really take this stuff to heart don't you. I feel sorry for you. I won't reply anymore. I have better things to do.

Do any of those things involve the search function?

[kimsquit]

I won't reply anymore. I have better things to do.

thanks for the grey rep!

[GreenWave1]

You actually remember the guys user name. You really take this stuff to heart don't you. I feel sorry for you. I won't reply anymore. I have better things to do.

We all remember Carl. He was an incredible ass. He has come back a couple of times under different names, but he's such an ass, people spot him right away.

[GreenWave1]

Do any of those things involve the search function?

LMAO! Reps on spread.

thanks for the grey rep!

He gave me one too! Oh noes!