[blml] abbreviations

Henk Uijterwaal henk at ripe.net
Mon Feb 12 09:39:22 CET 2007


Jeff Easterson wrote:
> A few days ago I started compiling a list of abbreviations used in blml 
> correspondence which weren't in the list of blml abreviations.  I have 
> omitted very obvious ones.  In some cases I can guess at the meaning 
> although I'm not always certain.  I am a native English speaker; I 
> suspect for blmlers with English as a second, third or whatever language 
> there might be less likelihood of recognising the meaning. Here is the 
> list after only a few days.  (capitalisation as used in correspondence)
> HK
> URL
> TPTB
> otoh
> ODI
> AFAIK
> fsf

The only one that is bridge related is FSF.  All others are generic.
I've added FSF to the list.

Henk


> May I suggest either expanding the list of abbreviations or avoiding 
> usage of any not on the list?  Ciao, JE
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