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Re: RTFM?
« Reply #1 on: 2005 December 29, 01:31:53 » |
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Read the Fucking Manual is what RTFM means. P.S. Could your signature *be* any bigger?  |
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Ancient Sim
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Re: RTFM?
« Reply #3 on: 2005 December 29, 05:08:19 » |
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Well at least I know I got it right. I never knew what it meant either, I worked it out purely from guesswork. The fact that I did so and did so correctly just adds even more evidence (as if I needed more) to prove that I really am a genius. And no, I'm not joking, I really mean it.
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Re: RTFM?
« Reply #5 on: 2005 December 29, 05:14:06 » |
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It can also mean "Read The Frickin' Manual" for a cleaner version. And yes, you are a genius, Ancient Sim. |
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BlueSoup
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Re: RTFM?
« Reply #6 on: 2005 December 29, 05:14:40 » |
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It can also mean "Read The Frickin' Manual" for a cleaner version.
Yeah, but I prefer it dirty. |
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eaglezero
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Re: RTFM?
« Reply #8 on: 2005 December 29, 06:57:52 » |
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For some reason, even though I know what it really stands for, I always think it means "Read this first, moron." Still, it's the same sentiment.
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Andygal
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Re: RTFM?
« Reply #9 on: 2005 December 29, 07:16:50 » |
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Yeah. It's probably a better translation as far as message boards go actually.
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Re: RTFM?
« Reply #10 on: 2005 December 29, 07:24:41 » |
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Yeah, but I prefer it dirty. [/quote] Meh.....who doesn't |
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Re: RTFM?
« Reply #11 on: 2005 December 29, 07:27:44 » |
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I'm guessing aussieone is a dirty girl, too. |
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Re: RTFM?
« Reply #12 on: 2005 December 29, 07:29:52 » |
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I'm guessing aussieone is a dirty girl, too. Hehehe...no comment..well maybe just.....hehe...yeah  |
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radiophonic
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Re: RTFM?
« Reply #13 on: 2005 December 29, 14:51:29 » |
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If one is trying to be rude, or simply show the end user that they are pointless without calling names, they would use the expletive. However, the F in some cases can be interpreted as "Friendly" thus removing the offensive verb/expletive.  |
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Re: RTFM?
« Reply #14 on: 2005 December 29, 15:22:18 » |
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If one is trying to be rude, or simply show the end user that they are pointless without calling names, they would use the expletive. However, the F in some cases can be interpreted as "Friendly" thus removing the offensive verb/expletive. Considering that JM is the one who uses this abbreviation, which do you think it is? |
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siggylove
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Re: RTFM?
« Reply #15 on: 2005 December 29, 16:18:53 » |
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[ Considering that JM is the one who uses this abbreviation, which do you think it is? [/quote] Is that an abbreviation or an acronym? I didn't know what RTFM meant either until now but I am a straying sheep so am learning |
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Re: RTFM?
« Reply #17 on: 2005 December 29, 16:38:35 » |
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RTFM
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Jump to: navigation, search
RTFM is an initialism for the statement "Read The Fucking Manual". This instruction is usually given in response to a question which the responder knows or believes can be answered easily by reading relevant documentation, and suggests that the inquirer may be wasting people's time.
In computer technical support it also commonly refers to "Reboot The Fucking Machine," an aptly prescribed first line of troubleshooting that has been widely recognized to solve a great majority of computer problems. It implies exasperation at minimal problem-solving initiative.
To avoid the use of the expletive "fucking" in the statement (which is offensive to some people), the "F" is often translated to another adjective, such as "Freaking", "Full", "Fine", "Friendly", "Fabulous", or "Fascinating". Alternatively, the "F" can be dropped entirely and the initialism rendered as "RTM" (Read The Manual).We need an acronym for annoying people who likes to insert quotes from the wikipedia 
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siggylove
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Re: RTFM?
« Reply #18 on: 2005 December 29, 16:46:40 » |
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No, you're right, it's an acronym. I blame the excessive amounts of cold drugs.  Tee hee, I personally like to blame the brandy in my coffee myself, although sometimes, only good old cough syrup will do! |
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Re: RTFM?
« Reply #19 on: 2005 December 29, 17:07:14 » |
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We have chocolates here with brandy in them, do you think that would do?
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Kristalrose
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Re: RTFM?
« Reply #20 on: 2005 December 29, 17:17:46 » |
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LMAO!! I've always heard these files called, "Read Me" files, so all this time I thought that JMP was just adding his, ummm, creative spark to the read me files. "Read The F'ing Me!" Duh!!!!
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siggylove
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Re: RTFM?
« Reply #21 on: 2005 December 29, 17:19:19 » |
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We have chocolates here with brandy in them, do you think that would do?
oooohhhh (shivers) chocolate...... brandy........... and while I'm drooling just add a little cream and we are talking sheer self indulgence. I'm off to check the fridge out and I hold you personally responsible for my impending weight gain you understand? |
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Muisie
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Re: RTFM?
« Reply #22 on: 2005 December 29, 17:24:12 » |
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For some reason, even though I know what it really stands for, I always think it means "Read this first, moron." Still, it's the same sentiment.
I like your version better, Eaglezero. I will now use it. |
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BlueSoup
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Re: RTFM?
« Reply #23 on: 2005 December 29, 18:07:32 » |
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oooohhhh (shivers) chocolate...... brandy........... and while I'm drooling just add a little cream and we are talking sheer self indulgence. I'm off to check the fridge out and I hold you personally responsible for my impending weight gain you understand?
Sorry, no, the management takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything you do to yourself. |
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MutantBunny
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Re: RTFM?
« Reply #24 on: 2005 December 29, 18:08:04 » |
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aka "Read This Fucking Message"
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