Definitions by Inlovewithabsol
Cult classic
A movie term for a franchise that becomes insanely popular among a relatively small group of people.
Had its showrunners not introduced the concept of Regeneration, Doctor Who would have died out in the '60s as a mere cult classic.
Cult classic by Inlovewithabsol May 24, 2023
Micropolitics
The policies and government of a smaller community of people, such as a Discord server's worth or a town as opposed to a district. (cf. Macropolitics)
I'm not interested in running for senate. Macropolitics are much too aggressive for my liking--I'll just stick with the more local micropolitics of my city.
Micropolitics by Inlovewithabsol May 24, 2023
FOC/NSA
Acronym: "Free Of Charge, No Strings Attached". Refers to a service that is provided for free and on no explicit conditions, typically in an interpersonal context.
When I was bedridden recovering from my abdominal surgery, my neighbors Natalie and her husband Jacob offered to help handle house chores and cook meals for me. It was all offered FOC/NSA too! I'm glad there's still some kindness left in this world.
FOC/NSA by Inlovewithabsol May 22, 2023
Hyperinclusion
Excessive openness of a group in fear of cultural exclusivity. Often flounders in the face of questions regarding cultural identity, and acts as a political caveat to prevent the policing of deleterious behaviors. (cf. Gatekeeping)
Coping with severe discrimination online, most furries and the online communities they manage are rife with policies of hyperinclusion. They shut down any semblance of 'gatekeeping' in an effort to make their communities as wholesome as possible. Aside from the cultural dilution that naturally occurs as of a result of this sort of philosophy, this can add a thick layer of arguably superfluous red tape to many instances of judicial action, resulting in sluggish moderator action and minor server corruption.
Hyperinclusion by Inlovewithabsol May 13, 2023
Package mode
"My new Lego set finally came in yesterday. The package arrived at 6 PM, but I was in full package mode since 2 lmao"
Package mode by Inlovewithabsol May 12, 2023
UrbanDictionary
An online open-source dictionary for researching internet semantics and online sociology. Users can create accounts and post definitions for free and with minimal content filtering policies to stop them, which offers a significant insight into the sociopolitical climate of social media.
I've cited multiple UrbanDictionary entries in my recent article on internet sociology. You'd be surprised at how clear a picture you can get of it through a resource as simple as this one.
UrbanDictionary by Inlovewithabsol May 8, 2023
Anapara
Shorthand for "Analysis paralysis", a phenomenon frequently observed in individuals with ADHD or organizations with excessive strategic analysis policies. Also known as "the homework effect".
Analysis paralysis is when one becomes so caught up in the planning process of a large task, trying to find the most efficient way to do something, that the task remains unattended to until it's too late.
Analysis paralysis is when one becomes so caught up in the planning process of a large task, trying to find the most efficient way to do something, that the task remains unattended to until it's too late.
user1: "yeah, I just get so caught up in trying to plan out my next move that I end up having to make a shit move just to avoid taking up too much time"
user2: "I feel that. Chess can get pretty hard, and anapara sucks ass. I can run through a game with you to help tutor, if that would help."
user1: "ye let's try that"
user2: "I feel that. Chess can get pretty hard, and anapara sucks ass. I can run through a game with you to help tutor, if that would help."
user1: "ye let's try that"
Anapara by Inlovewithabsol May 5, 2023