Origin and purpose of the recent tendency

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The discussion centers on the origin and purpose of using the "@" symbol in online communication, particularly in forums and social media. Participants agree that the "@" symbol serves as a shorthand for addressing individuals directly, enhancing clarity and visibility in conversations. While some attribute its popularity to platforms like Twitter, others recall its use in chat rooms and forums long before social media's rise. The consensus is that the "@" symbol simplifies interactions by clearly indicating the intended recipient of a message.

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  • #31


Max Faust said:
VERY off-topic, but I'd have to say, Mr. Borek, that I find your hairstyle a little disturbing, every time your avatar pops up. Is there some kind of St. Patrick's connection to it?
I thought it was a Polish thing.
 
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  • #32


lisab said:
...you mean innerwebs?

<bans Lisab>
 
  • #33


Evo said:
<bans Lisab>

<lisab uses one of her dozens of GOOBF cards :biggrin:>
 
  • #34


lisab said:
<lisab uses one of her dozens of GOOBF cards :biggrin:>
Rats! Foiled again!

<unbans lisab>
 
  • #35


I say, let's change the PF Rules and state that user's who persist with this annoying habit will be warned, then banned after warning.

Then sit back and take bets on who will be the first to test it.

There, my one time dive bomb of this thread is over...

Now I feel better...

@Rhody... :redface:
 
  • #36


@rhody I think that's a horrible idea :smile:
 
  • #37


Where did it come from? Hm, when I came to Canada for pilut training in 1977 my instructor would write down on the grading sheet things like:

Student is terrible @ X√ alt and hdg, sloppy @ correcting errors. etc, etc
 

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