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gbarrett

Member since: Apr 12th, 2007

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'w00t' is WOTY (Word Of The Year) (Switched)

Dec 12th 2007 7:56AM I've posted a look into the origins of the term that debunks the false origin stories about the term and connects it solidly to American pop culture even outside of gaming.

http://dtww.org/woot

'w00t' is Merriam-Webster's word of the year (Joystiq)

Dec 12th 2007 7:48AM Sorry, the link is here:

http://dtww.org/woot

'w00t' is Merriam-Webster's word of the year (Joystiq)

Dec 12th 2007 7:46AM I've posted a look into the origins of the term that debunks the false origin stories about the term and connects it solidly to American pop culture even outside of gaming.

Apple Mail plug-in roundup (TUAW.com)

May 28th 2007 6:19AM Turish, rebuilding the envelope index isn't the same as rebuilding your Spotlight index. Completely different, in fact. Do try rebuilding the Spotlight index as suggested. It does work.

HOWTO: Expurgate your Dictionary (TUAW.com)

Apr 12th 2007 9:06PM Well, as a lexicographer who had a small part in compiling that dictionary, I'd say your motives for removing such words are poor ones. When guiding children, the best approach to earthy or coarse language is always a matter-of-fact one. Children need straightforward non-giggly definitions for these words and dictionaries like this (as opposed to ones like Urban Dictionary) are the place to get them.

As a writer and a radio host, I'd say that abridging the intellectual creation of someone else in this fashion is shameful.

And as an IT guy (lots of hats, see?) I'd say this is the lamest HOWTO since someone explained that disconnecting a television's CRT tube was a great way to make a radio.