It seemed to spring from nowhere, but everyone seems to be calling thread starters "the op". What is it short for? Seems quite rude, a bit derogatory - like calling someone "her" or "him". What's wrong with calling people by their user/names?
Oh right, thanks for your replies.
"Original poster" doesn't sound as rude. It's just for some reason "the op" came across to me as a label, and a derogatory one at that. But original poster is bearable .
im curious as to why you thought it was rude?
Yes, what did you think it stood for?
Likewise.im curious as to why you thought it was rude?
Thanks for the explanation.I had no idea what it stood for, so i couldn't say.<snip>
Yep, the OP is the TS.And notice you now have a nice, safe, Thread Starter under your handle.