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OOPS, BIG BOO BOO ! ! ! |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA 
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Note to readers: The other night I became very curious about a comment, "your lol cracks me up." Next I noticed postings of lol, ROTFWL, RWL and the sort at the beginnings of posts and really did not understand the meaning. I had always posted lol at the end of something thinking I was saying "lots of love." My 14-year-old corrected me, explaining that "things aren't the same now as when you were young!" And so, I have apologies to make -- blame it on the generation gap and my lack of web chatting experience!!! as a novice i began posting poetry on a whim, enjoying reading and sweet replies, and sometimes wondering with my eyes, when i'd read LOL near front of lines. i had always thought it meant lots of love to a friend -- LOL the acronym -- I was real sure. But one night I saw more. Didn't know what ROTFWL stood for. so i questioned my computer whiz, "explain to me what LOL is?" Response by him was like a wack and really set my ego back -- then we had a ROTF laugh! "mom," he said, "you're getting old! LOL, mom, i could have told means Laughing Out Loud; you really blew it with those folks you're after; all your Love notes really meant Laughter!" "oh no," i screached, "what an error!" "this is awful, my gosh, oh terror!" LOL many times I'd written, apparently I need be forgiven. so i'm writing now for sorry's sake because I made a grave misstake. when i really meant Lots Of Love to you i probably broke a heart or two. forgive me if i'm out of step. the times and years've upon me crept. now i see that all things change. in future times, i shall refrain from Laughing Out Loud in all the wrong places. Iliana [This message has been edited by iliana (01-12-2004 12:25 PM).] |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
Nice little poem, And is something I can understand. The shortening of the language for the sake of speed Is not something I care for aiding, Unless we all want to become eecummings style poets. Call it resistance to change I would like to believe it a stable language But realize it isn’t. Gloom |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Even through your explanation your poetic skills show through. Very well done. |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
ROFLMAO.....Oh boy, I am glad I am not the only one who is weak in computer language...I have an eighth grade computer wiz that helps me with cyber language.. Love the poem, iliana.....:-) _______ice ><> |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Oh boy do I understand this! And know what? Whenever you signed my posts lol... I knew you meant lots of love!  Hugs~ In the midst of winter.. |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
ROTFCFALMFAO!!!! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Iliana~ This is soooooooo cute ... and having just received an email from an overseas friend, asking me to help her understand the shortcuts of the Internet language, I shall send her this link. She will simply ROTFWL (roll on the floor with laughter)  *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
iliana This is a lovely poem and LOL can be taken either way as far as I'm concerned.  |
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Copperbell Senior Member
since 2003-11-08
Posts 956 |
hahahahaha....I can so relate with this too.I also have needed a young interpreter...and I'm not that old! |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
iliana, I understand this completely. I have no idea what some people are saying with their little sayings. In fact, I thought that LOL meant Lots Of Laughter. Now, I find out that when I think I'm saying Lots Of Laughter, I'm really saying Laughing Out Loud? ahahahahaha!! I can only imagine what somepeople think when I put that in a post. PIP was the first on-line community that I had ever posted on too. So, does ROFL really mean "Rolling On Floor Laughing"??  ahahahahha  By the way, thanks for all the "Lots Of Love" that you put on my poems.  Hugs Ethel |
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choshi Senior Member
since 2004-01-01
Posts 1184New York |
I had always posted lol at the end of something thinking I was saying "lots of love." Iliana, Truthfully, I so much prefer your translation....~C |
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Michelle_loves_Mike
since 2003-12-20
Posts 1189Pennsylvania |
ROFLMBO,,,,TYVM FOR SUCH A FUNNY POEM! GLIL,,, MICHELLE LOL I wish all could find the true happiness I have found,,in the eyes of Mike |
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McLean Member
since 2004-01-05
Posts 484state of marital bliss |
This is so great! ^5 ~McLean |
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nothing Junior Member
since 2004-01-10
Posts 23Northumberland, UK |
hehe, funny because I've been through that too =D Making sense is overrated |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
ROFL... I can SO relate... this is great! *S* |
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Bonnie j Senior Member
since 2003-06-27
Posts 1588Ohio |
Know what you mean. Had to find an internet site that had Internet slang. Always have to refer back to it. What did Ratleader say????????LOL Bon  |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
Rotflol the first time I ever entered a chat room I had to learn the basics, lol and wb.. from there pretty much just had to figure them out like... GMTA, NM, JK, AFAIK, BTW, BRB, IMHO, BBL, BBS, BBIAM, IRL...... thats a start... lol  ..but we all learn sometime.Always, Alyssa He was a man of sorrows |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Hi Iliana, the friend Marge is talking about is me LOL, being Dutch I never knew what they were saying, same with the :-), never dared to reply that way, because I was scared that I would say something bad. Bonnie J, where's that internet site gal, I NEED IT BADLY  Marge, thank you sis for sending me this link. Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
LOL!!!! |
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Serra_Avatar Member
since 2004-01-11
Posts 58 |
lol, its aight. I'm 17 and I donno some of those either.*sad huh* LOL, I gotta show that to some of my friends if you don't mind.I never thought I'd see a poem written about "lol" |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Cool! So, does this mean that when folks refer to me as SOB they mean Senior On Broadband? |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Could be, icebox...something similar to SOS...SENIOR ON SOAPBOX! |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Absolutely. Me too. I've scratched my head and wondered what in the world people were saying. And felt like an idiot to ask, too, but how else can I find out? This is a cute post. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
this is so great! I really did enjoy this read today! |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Everyone -- thank you all for your posts and funny comments. I really appreciate all of you very much and it makes me feel better I'm not the only one who doesn't always understand? For instance, I have no idea what RatLeader said up there in his post! |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
I giggled all through this poem and had no idea lol meant lots of love. Guess I'm one of those 'older ladies' from the wrong generation. LOL!!!! (laughing out loud!) Hugs and I so enjoy your poetry. Marti |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Marti -- thanks for stopping in to share with me your special grin! lol (take it either way!).....jo |
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Ravenwolfvoyager Member
since 2003-12-25
Posts 326 |
It doesn't mean living out loud Ilana? This is a good write, how ingenious you are to set it to poem. Not an easy task but it was brilliant of you and very enjoyable!!! [This message has been edited by Ravenwolfvoyager (01-13-2004 09:18 PM).] |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Ravenwolfvoyager, thanks for the huge compliment. That means a lot coming from you -- I so enjoy your poetry! |
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Youngatheart Member
since 2003-12-30
Posts 333 |
that is ok iliana. i have been on aol for years and years and i have no clue either. teehee |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Youngatheart, you make me feel better. I just felt awful after having posted so many lols at the end of some very sad and passionate poems! Had a good laugh with my son over the whole thing -- feeling like a fool! |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
IMHO, often GMTA, so FWIW, and FYI and FYA (so PMFJI) u can RTFM at the following URL, www.singlelifecoach.com/shorthand_im.html so TTFN and TTYL B4N |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
steavnr -- u r a gem, PLS accept my TX for the link -- it is and will be much appreciated! TTYS UKW |
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wordwizard Member
since 2003-09-08
Posts 483on the way to next world |
interesting read, enjoyed |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Wordwizard -- thanks, 'preciate that! |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Iliana I can assure you that you are not alone. There are still many that I don't know the meaning of. Your words left me with a smile for which I thank you. Take care.......Sue I am in motion |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Sue, thanks for smiling -- that makes me smile, too. I'm beginning to see from all the response to this one that I was not alone. |
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Kaoru
since 2003-06-07
Posts 3892where the wild flowers grow |
Oh my! This is hilarious, I'm actually laughing..OUT LOUD!! I love this one, I'm saving it for when I need to smile. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Kaoru, thanks for reading -- yes, I can laugh at myself now! |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
maybe we could call this short hand for the PC?? Enjoyed the smile... ~*~ |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Greeneyes, certainly seems that way. I have learned much since the post thanks to the link listed above which has just about everything you can imagine! Thanks for stopping in and have a great day! |
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KristieSue
since 2003-01-31
Posts 1460PA, US |
LOLOLOL love it Failure isn't failure if a lesson from it is learned ~ KS |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
TYVM - B4N |
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muted
since 2004-01-15
Posts 2949Elapsing, Eclipsing, Evolving |
 too cute! |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
Is there a book or site that defines these? I'm glad you brought this to attention. I don't think you are alone in your previous understanding, as I have seen others use LOL in such a manner. Perhaps it would be nice a progressive dictionary here for people to add onto as the language changes so that we can use it as reference Sadie |
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