From the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a veteran is an old soldier of long service. A forum veteran (often just called a veteran or a vet; plural veterans or vets) is simply a member of an online community that has stuck around in that community for a long time and is usually quite knowledgeable regarding the community's members, history, etc.
Furthermore, forum veterans are often characterized as having fairly large post counts and being highly respected and/or well-known within their community (the latter depending on the size of said community).
Also, in some communities they are referred to as old-timers (especially after they refer to past events being "back in the day," etc)...
Furthermore, forum veterans are often characterized as having fairly large post counts and being highly respected and/or well-known within their community (the latter depending on the size of said community).
Also, in some communities they are referred to as old-timers (especially after they refer to past events being "back in the day," etc)...
by Ryan3932 May 29, 2011