REFRAIN FROM ABBREVIATIONS, WITHOUT INTRODUCTIONS, IN THREADS

[RickB]

Refrain from abbreviating in threads without introducing abbreviations first: Power Take Off (PTO), Ratchet Rake (RR), Front End Loader (FEL), Bush Hog (BH), Rotary Cutter (RC) Finish Mower (FM) etc.

Abbreviations without introductions are confusing, especially for tractor novices seeking input, which is a substantial portion of viewers. It only takes a few extra seconds to make your intent clear..... for..... 300, 400, 500 viewers.

FWIW the use of all caps is rude, obnoxious, and should be banned, IMHO.

 

[2LaneCruzer]

If'n you can't speak "Acronyms" you're not with the In Group!

I'm beginning to think that's the point. I have used, and heard the term "Front End Loader" many times in conversation, but I have never heard it called a FEL. A Power Take Off, on the other hand, is more often than not referred to as a "PTO" in conversation. The abbreviations must be a phenomenon that has arisen with the advent of "texting" and internet forums.

 

[Soundguy]

The abbreviations must be a phenomenon that has arisen with the advent of "texting" and internet forums.

saves time and bandwidth and thumbs...

 

[sixdogs]

yep.. my goal when i show up to buy something.. is to know more about it than the seller...

That's the cardinal rule of horse trading yet so few follow the advice.

 

[Soundguy]

That's the cardinal rule of horse trading yet so few follow the advice.

it's one of the best ways to 'not get taken'

besides.. it generally puts you into a better bargaining position if you can refute and prove wrong 95% of the BS the owner was told when he got taken buying it, and is now trying to smear on you like butter on bread...

 

[aczlan]

Shouldn't we be writing the response in Spanish for our southern friends?

Podría, pero le mejoría de mis amigos norteños tendrían dificultades entendiendo las respuestas.

Aaron Z

 

[woody]

Podría, pero le mejoría de mis amigos norteños tendrían dificultades entendiendo las respuestas.

Aaron Z

WTF

 

[aczlan]

WTF

Translation: I could, but the majority of my northern friends would have a hard time understanding the responses.

Aaron Z

 

[Soundguy]

Translation: I could, but the majority of my northern friends would have a hard time understanding the responses.

Aaron Z

lo dijiste antes que yo

 

[aczlan]

lo dijiste antes que yo

Tengo un teclado de tamaño completo, no un tecladito en un teléfono o tablet .
Translation: I have a full size keyboard, not a mini keyboard on a phone or tablet .

Aaron Z