[Glossary] Off-Topic Web3 Lounge Terms

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Below is a handy glossary of terms you’ll encounter in the Off-Topic Lounge. Ideal for joining in on casual chat, community events, and light-hearted banter.

Community Chat & Events

AMA: “Ask Me Anything”—a live Q&A session where guests (founders, devs, experts) answer your questions.
IRL Meetup: “In Real Life” gatherings—photos, recaps, and post-event buzz go here.
TL;DR: “Too Long; Didn’t Read”—a quick summary of a long post.
TIL: “Today I Learned”—share fun facts or neat discoveries.
Bump: Posting “bump” (or any reply) to move an older thread back to the top.
Sticky / Pinned: Threads that remain at the top of the forum for easy access (often FAQs or announcements).

️ Memes & Slang

Meme: An image, gif, or joke that spreads quickly—often poking fun at crypto culture.
DM: “Direct Message”—a private message to another member.
OP: “Original Poster”—the user who started the thread.
NSFW: “Not Safe For Work”—content that may be offensive or inappropriate in professional settings.
Spoiler: A tag or warning before revealing plot twists, surprises, or sensitive info.

Forum Etiquette & Roles

Mod / Moderator: Community volunteers or staff who enforce rules and help keep discussions on track.
Admin: The site owner or top-level operator with full permissions.
Flair: A colored tag or icon next to your username indicating your role, interests, or special status.
Guide / FAQ: Official posts explaining how to use the forum, rules, or best practices.
Report: Flagging a post or user for moderator review if it violates rules.

Fun & Miscellaneous

Bot: Automated accounts that post updates (e.g., price feeds, news alerts) or fun commands (e.g., /dice).
Poll: A built-in voting feature you can use to gauge opinions or plan community events.
Emoji / Reaction: Clickable icons (, ️, ) to react to posts without typing a reply.
Tag: Mentioning a user with @username to notify them in your post.
GIF: Short looping animation—great for reactions or jokes.

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