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Jeff Anonymous

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Wikipedia article updated
« on: November 02, 2003, 05:16:24 AM »
It now clarifies more the difference between an apronym and a backronym -- that the backronym is an ex post facto apronym.  Also, I added mention that Tony created the word -- when origins can be traced, they should be :)
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Jeff

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Wikipedia article updated
« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2003, 05:16:47 AM »
Specifically, I mean this article:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apronym


>>> On 01 November 2003 16:16:24 UTC, Jeff Anonymous wrote:

It now clarifies more the difference between an apronym and a backronym -- that the backronym is an ex post facto apronym.  Also, I added mention that Tony created the word -- when origins can be traced, they should be :)
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Tony McCoy O'Grady

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Wikipedia article updated
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2003, 11:10:06 PM »
This word has been crying out for an expansion.....

WIKIPEDIA
What I Know Is Perfect, Encyclopedia's Definition Is Augmented.

I really like the idea of Wikipedia, particularly the notion that people can add extra detail to an entry in an area they know a lot about.

I am mindful that this strength is also a weakness....

WIKIPEDIA (2)
Which Idiot Keeps Inserting Patently Erroneous Details Into Archive?
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