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02/25/2007 12:16:26 AM · #51 |
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02/25/2007 12:17:27 AM · #52 |
Too many long posts to see if anyone said this already - Merriam-Webster's definition of Acronym includes both "words" spelled by initials, and simple initials themselves.
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02/25/2007 12:26:57 AM · #53 |
Yes, thanks.
Sorry for the long posts. I am just utterly amazed at what is considered an A-C-R-O-N-Y-M-S now-a-days, and my exuberance over my newfound knowledge has completely overwhelmed me. I'm really excited about the acronyms challenge now, after having removed my original entry earlier today! |
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02/25/2007 12:34:27 AM · #54 |
This is a good site for look-ups too, in addition to Judi's.
Acronym Attic |
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02/25/2007 01:35:39 AM · #55 |
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02/25/2007 01:53:39 AM · #56 |
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02/25/2007 02:13:22 AM · #57 |
Originally posted by Scholten:
I just deleted my entry in the acronyms challenge because I think I was misled by the description that was provided by DPC, which called "DPC" an acronym. DPC isn't a "word" created from initials, like RAM or NATO or AIDS. DPC is just plain initials. So now what? Should everyone who follwed the example given by DPC's description (and used initials or abbreviations) be disqualified? Should we give submissions that follow DPC's example low votes? That hardly seems fair but would be technically correct. Hmmmmmm. |
I really think you have lost the plot on acronyms, as The Administrators say in the details, an acronym is a group of letters taken from each word or part of word. the folowing were taken from the acronym finder dictionary. the big part of this challenge is your photo is to relate to the voter the meaning of the letters, not that it has to spell a word.
DNA Deoxyribonucleic Acid
****** DNA Genentech, Inc (stock symbol)
****** DNA Det Norske Arbeiderparti (Norwegian Labour Party)
****** DNA Douglas Noel Adams (late British author of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series)
****** DNA Department(al) Network Administrator
****** DNA Does Not Apply
****** DNA Did Not Attend
****** DNA Data Not Available
****** DNA Do Not Ask
****** DNA Did Not Answer
****** DNA Designated National Authority
****** DNA Digital Network Architecture
****** DNA Defense Nuclear Agency
****** DNA Do Not Answer (cell phone)
I For one will be not voting high on entries that have the meaning in brackets after the letters, as this is not what the administrators have set out in the details.
Message edited by author 2007-02-25 02:18:59. |
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02/25/2007 02:51:34 AM · #58 |
Several people have pointed out "official" definitions of the term "acronym" which define the word either broadly -- i.e., including "initialisms" and other variants -- or narrowly (only words which can be pronounced).
By including an "initialism" in the challenge details, it seems painfully obvious to me that the intent of the challenge submitter that the broader definition be applied.
Those of you who insist that the "challenge details" are not part of the intended subject may continue to disagree ... |
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02/25/2007 03:49:09 AM · #59 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
By including an "initialism" in the challenge details, it seems painfully obvious to me that the intent of the challenge submitter that the broader definition be applied.
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Thank you for that Paul.
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02/25/2007 04:24:38 AM · #60 |
| How are some voters supposed to know what the acronym means if they aren't allowed to include the meaning of it in the title? Including the meaning in the title would help the voter in my opinion. I don't want to have to spend alot of time looking up each acronym that I vote on. |
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02/25/2007 07:12:04 AM · #61 |
Originally posted by Kismet:
How are some voters supposed to know what the acronym means if they aren't allowed to include the meaning of it in the title? Including the meaning in the title would help the voter in my opinion. I don't want to have to spend alot of time looking up each acronym that I vote on. |
The photo should explain the acronym:
"Title your image with your chosen acronym, and let your image explain what the letters represent!"
and I'm in!! I had lots of fun with this one! Even if my score will be bad, the photo is still one of my favourites :-P
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02/25/2007 07:23:02 AM · #62 |
I will vote every image lower, that has a title containing more than an acronym (because it would not meet the challenge), and I will NOT vote on images where I don't know the acronym.
Just my 2¢.
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02/25/2007 08:41:26 AM · #63 |
| Personally, I'm looking forward to voting on this one. I figure if I can guess the acronym with reasonably certainty the photog did a good job of representing it (that old "a picture is worth a thousand words" thing, plus a hint from the acronym). And if I can't guess it, I get to make up my own interpretation, and that could be pretty entertaining, too, depending on my mood :-) This challenge has the potential for LOTS of comments as people guess. |
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02/25/2007 09:08:28 AM · #64 |
Well, I shot yesterday, may shoot again today 'cause I've edited my shot about 12 different ways already and still not 100% pleased.
I have to beat Shannon on this one... talked too much smack not to whip his ass! ;D |
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02/25/2007 09:38:34 AM · #65 |
there is another thread dicussing ass' going on now if you're intrested... ;}
Originally posted by idnic:
I have to beat Shannon on this one... talked too much smack not to whip his ass! ;D |
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02/25/2007 11:12:37 AM · #66 |
that acronyms link includes the word 'blog' as an acronym. i disagree that it is an acronym, it's an abbreviation of web log ... an acronym requires the use of only one letter per word. an abbreviation can use any combination of the letters.
blog = web log ... not an acronym
BTW = by the way ... an acronym
simple! :)
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02/25/2007 12:18:38 PM · #67 |
Originally posted by Scholten:
Guess what??? Even PHOTO is an acronym... which leaves this challenge wide open :-)
PHOTO: Population Health Operational Tracking and Optimization ... |
I understand PHOTO being an acronym, but don't see your point where it "leaves this challenge wide open". To use the PHOTO acronym would be difficult. The viewer/voter is supposed to get the meaning of the acronym based on the challenge entry, so how do you capture an image that describes/illustrates "Population Health Operational Tracking and Optimization"? Sounds like an extremely tricky one to me.
Of course, you may have posted in jest, if so just skip right over that last paragraph. :D |
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02/25/2007 01:03:28 PM · #68 |
This is too late, I mean it is only hours to voting; but I went looked up an old challenge, haphazardly, then picked the first photo I saw and liked from that challenge which is 
Then, I figured an acronym to it: TTFGAJ
Can anyone tell what it is??
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02/25/2007 01:11:28 PM · #69 |
Originally posted by TIHadi:
This is too late, I mean it is only hours to voting; but I went looked up an old challenge, haphazardly, then picked the first photo I saw and liked from that challenge which is
Then, I figured an acronym to it: TTFGAJ
Can anyone tell what it is?? |
Need Hints? or a hint
Message edited by author 2007-02-25 13:11:56. |
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02/25/2007 01:14:50 PM · #70 |
Originally posted by TIHadi:
Originally posted by TIHadi:
This is too late, I mean it is only hours to voting; but I went looked up an old challenge, haphazardly, then picked the first photo I saw and liked from that challenge which is
Then, I figured an acronym to it: TTFGAJ
Can anyone tell what it is?? |
Need Hints? or a hint |
The Tooth Fairy Gave A Jewel! |
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02/25/2007 01:17:01 PM · #71 |
Originally posted by idnic:
Originally posted by TIHadi:
Originally posted by TIHadi:
This is too late, I mean it is only hours to voting; but I went looked up an old challenge, haphazardly, then picked the first photo I saw and liked from that challenge which is
Then, I figured an acronym to it: TTFGAJ
Can anyone tell what it is?? |
Need Hints? or a hint |
The Tooth Fairy Gave A Jewel! |
WOW ..... That is the game
MAN ... I love examples..
Message edited by author 2007-02-25 13:19:02. |
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02/25/2007 01:48:45 PM · #72 |
Originally posted by TIHadi:
Originally posted by idnic:
Originally posted by TIHadi:
Originally posted by TIHadi:
This is too late, I mean it is only hours to voting; but I went looked up an old challenge, haphazardly, then picked the first photo I saw and liked from that challenge which is
Then, I figured an acronym to it: TTFGAJ
Can anyone tell what it is?? |
Need Hints? or a hint |
The Tooth Fairy Gave A Jewel! |
WOW ..... That is the game
MAN ... I love examples.. |
Uh-oh. I see a 'Free Study' coming on.
I can see where the photo gets good marks but the acronym piece would pull it down in scoring as that acronym example is going to take WAY more time than most viewers/voters are going to give it IMO. |
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02/25/2007 02:49:28 PM · #73 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
By including an "initialism" in the challenge details, it seems painfully obvious to me that the intent of the challenge submitter that the broader definition be applied.
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Bravo General! That's the interpretation I got too, and I'll vote with the broader definition in mind. |
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02/25/2007 04:08:15 PM · #74 |
Originally posted by eyewave:
I will vote every image lower, that has a title containing more than an acronym (because it would not meet the challenge), and I will NOT vote on images where I don't know the acronym.
Just my 2¢. |
Now this is a sensible compromise... :)
The number of immediately recognizeable acronyms is pretty limited and if it takes more effort to 'get the image' than you feel you want to put in, don't vote.
Challenges like 'Literature', where many quoted lines were obscure and not recognizeable weren't penalized because they lacked the obvious element. Instead I think for the most part viewers assumed that the effort was there for the photog to meet the challenge adequately. Why don't we give each other a bit more credit and assume that the vast majority are trying to live up to the spirit of challenges... :)
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02/25/2007 04:14:15 PM · #75 |
Originally posted by Qart:
Originally posted by eyewave:
I will vote every image lower, that has a title containing more than an acronym (because it would not meet the challenge), and I will NOT vote on images where I don't know the acronym.
Just my 2¢. |
Now this is a sensible compromise... :)
The number of immediately recognizeable acronyms is pretty limited and if it takes more effort to 'get the image' than you feel you want to put in, don't vote.
Challenges like 'Literature', where many quoted lines were obscure and not recognizeable weren't penalized because they lacked the obvious element. Instead I think for the most part viewers assumed that the effort was there for the photog to meet the challenge adequately. Why don't we give each other a bit more credit and assume that the vast majority are trying to live up to the spirit of challenges... :) |
Why don't we just have fun and stop whining. I agree with you Rudy and really worry that many members are not going to enter this challenge for fear of getting voted low or DNMC for whatever reason the voters may give. This is meant to be fun.....we are not playing for sheep stations.
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