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What does OP stand for?
October 24, 2013 at 3:05 am
So I'm pretty new to forums.
And I don't know all the jargon and abbreviations yet. So what does OP stand for? I know it's going to be clear as crystal and I'll feel stupid for asking once you answer but, nothing ventured nothing gained so there it is.
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RE: What does OP stand for?
October 24, 2013 at 3:10 am
It either means "original post" or "original poster" depending on the context. Eg: "OP asked what OP means." or ... "Read the OP and try again." etc
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RE: What does OP stand for?
October 24, 2013 at 1:35 pm
Otter Pop.
It's an insult, obviously.
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RE: What does OP stand for?
October 24, 2013 at 2:03 pm
No way, Otter Pops were the funnest thing ever when I was a kid.
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RE: What does OP stand for?
October 24, 2013 at 3:07 pm
My favorites were the red, blue and pink ones
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RE: What does OP stand for?
October 24, 2013 at 4:48 pm
Context is key. For example, if Minimalist starts the thread, OP stands for "Old Poopiepants."
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RE: What does OP stand for?
October 26, 2013 at 8:23 am
In the gaming world, OP means Over Powered.
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RE: What does OP stand for?
October 26, 2013 at 11:09 am
It is clear to me that this thread is an OP (obvious ploy) to cause forum members to OP (open publicly) about what OP (obnoxious people) they are. OP (obligating priories) prevent me from OP (outwardly participating) in the thread idea the OP (original poster) had in mind. Thanks though, and remember to always kick the shins of OP (old priests), those dirty OP (oral practitioners). That's it. now I'm OP (outta puns).
