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DarrenSV650S
29-03-09, 06:20 PM
When did FTW become such a popular expression? Does anyone actually say it in real life? Just doesn't sound right to me
For The Win...
And it kicked off mainstream about 3 months or so ago. But it was on 4chan maybe 9 months before that. No idea why, but it's taken off.
EDIT: Actually, IIRC, FTW came from 4chan after a spout of AoPS in b board.
FTW is much older than a few months. I remember seeing it on the internet at least two years ago.
Whats AoPS? And why are you on 4chan :D
Whats AoPS? And why are you on 4chan :D
Art of Problem Solving. Imagine b board doing that...
I've been on 4chan probably since early '04. Good laugh sometimes. EDIT: Some people reckon 4chan is the birth place of most internet legends, but I sincerely doubt that claim.
Art of Problem Solving. Imagine b board doing that...
I've been on 4chan probably since early '04. Good laugh sometimes.
So you are what they would class as an 'oldfag', and i assume you were involved in the habbo raid?
So you are what they would class as an 'oldfag', and i assume you were involved in the habbo raid?
Habbo raid? Me no comprende anglais!! That was 2006 wasn't it? Or do you mean the 2008 one? :rolleyes:
Hmm, 'oldfag' - I think all I'll say is that I've been on the internet in a few claimed 'birth places.'
the_lone_wolf
29-03-09, 06:43 PM
Some people reckon 4chan is the birth place of most internet legends, but I sincerely doubt that claim.
i suspect it's the catalyst for most though, i've been around since about the same time as you and 90% of what comes round the rest of the net was popular for a few days about 8 weeks beforehand on there...
Its the 2006 one i was on about, didnt even know there was a 2008 one.
4chan scares me... to much freaky and disgusting stuff on it.
Its the 2006 one i was on about, didnt even know there was a 2008 one.
4chan scares me... to much freaky and disgusting stuff on it.
:lol: If 4chan scares you, don't ever, ever look through my browsing history. Freaky is funny, disgusting is often quickly skipped over.
It's unfortunate that some of the content is there, but that's what you get in a place like 4chan.
Have you seen the other sites similar to 4chan?
PS. Mods/anyone that doesn't know what we're talking about - you're probably better off that way. 4chan content is definitely not for the faint of heart. I did consider linking to one of the more mainstream elements of 4chan, but decided against it.
:lol: If 4chan scares you, don't ever, ever look through my browsing history. Freaky is funny, disgusting is often quickly skipped over.
It's unfortunate that some of the content is there, but that's what you get in a place like 4chan.
Have you seen the other sites similar to 4chan?
PS. Mods/anyone that doesn't know what we're talking about - you're probably better off that way. 4chan content is definitely not for the faint of heart. I did consider linking to one of the more mainstream elements of 4chan, but decided against it.
Ermmmmm 12chan?! People were arrested, questioned and jailed.
I know theres a 7chan and 711chan.
The worst thread i saw was titled 'lets start a gore thread' or 'whats the most disturbing image youve seen'
Ermmmmm 12chan?! People were arrested, questioned and jailed.
I know theres a 7chan and 711chan.
There's loads of "chan" sites, most of the same though really.
Probably the funniest alternative I've seen had to be the EU version of 4chan.
There's loads of "chan" sites, most of the same though really.
Probably the funniest alternative I've seen had to be the EU version of 4chan.
Didnt it get closed down? Theres too much cheese pizza on any chan site, i dont know why they arnt moderated well enough.
Didnt it get closed down? Theres too much cheese pizza on any chan site, i dont know why they arnt moderated well enough.
The EU version did get closed, yes, the story goes that it annoyed too many EU type people - but that was the entire point.
You're missing the point of the "chan" sites if you think they should be moderated. It's all about being anonymous & not having (too many) rules.
Though you do have people like Chris Poole. :rolleyes:
I only meant moderating of the cheese pizza, becuase i think stuff like that crosses the line.
Do you know boxxys real name?
Do you know boxxys real name?
Nope, but then I'm 'old school' enough not to care. I've met many influencial people in the IT world in my time on the net (met online and in person in some cases).
I'm of the opinion that until someone proves beyond all doubt that they are who/what they claim, then they can claim anything they want. So for all I know, you could be boxxy, and I wouldn't really give a damn. :)
Ohhh fiine. I know what it is though :D
Catherine Wayne. But by the sounds of it you wouldnt be that impressed anyway.
Ohhh fiine. I know what it is though :D
Catherine Wayne. But by the sounds of it you wouldnt be that impressed anyway.
:lol: Don't get me wrong, I know the people (well, I should say I know of the people) involved with CBRC. I also know where they like to hang out (as I too like to hide there).
Fine line they're walking publishing what they did.
Tell me all... what exactly is CBRC
Tell me all... what exactly is CBRC
You don't know they published boxxy's details for all and sundry? 16 year old girl...house number, street, etc etc.
Only they got the information wrong.
You don't know they published boxxy's details for all and sundry? 16 year old girl...house number, street, etc etc.
Only they got the information wrong.
:( no i didnt know that... What do you mean they got the information wrong?
Whats CBRC?
:( no i didnt know that... What do you mean they got the information wrong?
Whats CBRC?
As in the information the published was correct, but wasn't boxxy. So they published real details for a random girl, completely unrelated to boxxy.
CBRC is a group of people that don't like boxxy, and have given the group a name which gives that acronym.
Was it a deliberate mistake? Did loads of people go to her house?
appollo1
29-03-09, 07:57 PM
can someone please please please explain to me what the heck this thread is all about?
what is IIRC?
Dave20046
29-03-09, 07:57 PM
I hate the internet
Was it a deliberate mistake? Did loads of people go to her house?
No, they intended on publishing boxxy's details, so that boxxy would understand/appreciate the medium of the Internet. Only they failed, epically.
I've no idea if anyone followed up on the details published. However, I wouldn't bother looking for those details, even Google went to the effort of removing their cache of it!!
Then the CBRC are pathetic. Ive been reading a blog about the whole thing, and to be honest it is just pathetic how she was threatened and blackmailed over an innocent and funny youtube video. http://boxxystory.blogspot.com/
Then the CBRC are pathetic.
+1.
However, for the sanity of the moderators (who I can imagine are reading this thread & the only thought they have is "WTF?"), and anyone else reading this, perhaps this is a good place to end the conversation. :)
Note that my other means of contact are available on my profile (my PM inbox is currently full) if you want to continue there. Same goes for anyone else really that wants more information.
Apollo1, IIRC is If I recall Correctly. This thread started as a discussion on another acronym, FTW, which is explained above.
Apologies to those that consider the above chat a derailment- but as I see "FTW" coming from 4chan, it wasn't really. Only that the majority of the details have been omitted as they certainly don't fall within the .Org's U rating.
SoulKiss
29-03-09, 09:51 PM
For The Win...
And it kicked off mainstream about 3 months or so ago. But it was on 4chan maybe 9 months before that. No idea why, but it's taken off.
EDIT: Actually, IIRC, FTW came from 4chan after a spout of AoPS in b board.
Please Baph, get it right :)
Its actually "For Teh Win".
missyburd
29-03-09, 09:53 PM
Stupid saying. Sounds stupid, looks stupid. Stupendously stupid and stupidly daft :mrgreen:
Please Baph, get it right :)
Its actually "For Teh Win".
True yes, but this can't really be conveyed when spoken (unless you like looking like an idiot).
It's a bit like the whole pr0n thing.
Miss Alpinestarhero
30-03-09, 09:44 AM
can someone please please please explain to me what the heck this thread is all about?
what is IIRC?
If I Recall Correctly
When did FTW become such a popular expression? Does anyone actually say it in real life? Just doesn't sound right to me
I dont say it in real life but I have had an urge to say "LOL" out loud before :rolleyes:
i now feel really old, I have no idea what this is all about. Its like text talk I just dont get it. I use punctuation and proper spelling in my texts. yes I know - old git !
Iansv II
30-03-09, 10:53 AM
I didn't know people in the real world had started using it...
but its been around in the world of mmo's (massive multiplayer online) games for years, certainly since 1999/2000 is my earliest recollection
FTW has been used in MMOs for a lot more than a year too
[edit] Definition 7 from Urban Dictionary, but according to them it originated from some game show
FTW has been used in MMOs for a lot more than a year too
[edit] Definition 7 from Urban Dictionary, but according to them it originated from some game show
Yep, I am thinking at least a dozen years in mmorpgs!!!
You pre-date me sir, I started with Online MMO's a mere 8 years ago :)
MiniMatt
31-03-09, 09:30 AM
Yeah, seem to remember FTW being around for a long long time - pretty sure it was around at the same time as "All your base"?
I dont say it in real life but I have had an urge to say "LOL" out loud before :rolleyes:
Maria, that's only the beginning. You'll be a fully fledged geek in no time, trust me. :D
i now feel really old, I have no idea what this is all about. Its like text talk I just dont get it. I use punctuation and proper spelling in my texts. yes I know - old git !
So you use punctuation & proper spelling, but would refuse to use an acronym? Old people (refraining from using the word 'git') are always the most difficult ones. :rolleyes: :lol:
missyburd
31-03-09, 01:24 PM
I dont say it in real life but I have had an urge to say "LOL" out loud before :rolleyes:
I say lol out loud sometimes as it happens to really irritate my mate :D
MCN_LiamM
31-03-09, 01:43 PM
Pwnage or pwn is another good one I think.
That and all of the grammer on lolcats.
Need moar silly internets phrases
ThEGr33k
31-03-09, 01:46 PM
For The Win has been around AGES in g33k land... Its probably come from irc and the game scene. Like "common lads this is FTW"
Pwnage or pwn is another good one I think.
That and all of the grammer on lolcats.
Need moar silly internets phrases
lulz :)
I can has cheeseburger, nom nom :D
MCN_LiamM
31-03-09, 02:44 PM
Iz pleezed somone replied
http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=259&pictureid=2191
MCN_LiamM
31-03-09, 02:51 PM
It's now taking a massive amount of self restraint for me not to go on lol cats
metalangel
31-03-09, 02:58 PM
I saw 'ftw' and 'epic fail'. That's about it. I know someone who says 'om nom nom' constantly, bugs the hell outta me.
Don't bother going to lolcats, there is only one lolcat image you'll ever need:
http://www.breakitdownblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/dune_cat_spice_must_flow.jpg
I think the provider for this forum (php?) does something when you get to a certain post count.
On a forum i was on a few years ago, when you get to 1337 posts, the post count shows up as LEET.
MCN_LiamM
31-03-09, 04:10 PM
I think the provider for this forum (php?) does something when you get to a certain post count.
On a forum i was on a few years ago, when you get to 1337 posts, the post count shows up as LEET.
Lol that's ace
Dave20046
31-03-09, 04:20 PM
I say lol out loud sometimes as it happens to really irritate my mate :D
:smt107 that would irritate the hell out of me (lolllz)
Graciepants
31-03-09, 04:23 PM
I say lol out loud sometimes as it happens to really irritate my mate :D
i've thought it sometime but never said it out loud, my best mates does something though
That and all of the grammer on lolcats.
Need moar silly internets phrases
i have been known to say "oh noes" lol
ThEGr33k
31-03-09, 06:00 PM
i have been known to say "oh noes" lol
Whats wrong with that? I say it quite often :D
Its not L33t anyway its L33T0r :smt077
FTW of course... :smt106
Dave20046
31-03-09, 06:02 PM
Its not L33t anyway its L33T0r :smt077
please don't, you don't understand how much this thread distresses me. I spend all day going round trying to tell geeks how to do their jobs but end up humoring them and nodding when they go on about 'wow' (:confused:) instead ...then come home and you're all at it! :smt089:smt068
Graciepants
31-03-09, 07:04 PM
what is this L33t stuff?
what is this L33t stuff?
Leetspeak i think. The whole haxx0rz crap and other internet slang words i think.
Leetspeak i think. The whole haxx0rz crap and other internet slang words i think.
:lol:
http://b.mektroid.net/fail_cat.jpg
Gracie, replace certain letters for certain numbers. Drop certain letters as appropriate.
733t was originally a "code" for the best of the best, the elite. Only, it wasn't, because it was a p* take of those that thought they were the best of the best, but really weren't, and were quite the opposite.
ThEGr33k
31-03-09, 09:23 PM
Aye it is a micky take... ha ha.
WOW sucks tbh. Not really the sort of game that takes skill... so maybe they are l33t0r ha ha :rolleyes:
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