Trafton's definitions

Jazz Jackrabbit 2

A game debuting in 1998 and sequel to the original wordJazz Jackrabbit/word game, a legedary MSDOS platformer. Featuring a tight-knit community, this game still remains somewhat popular with a small but active community. A mediocre Game Boy Advance game is the most recent part of the Jazz Jackrabbit lineage, but despite rumors of a possible new game, the cancellation of Jazz Jackrabbit 3 has put this brand in limbo.

Not applicable.

by Trafton September 11, 2003

Spoot

Originating on the Angry Beavers television show mainly, this is an exclamation of mild annoyance after an event of sometype. Mainly in the American lexicon 1997-1999. Recently has faded some.

Falling down is quite spooty.

by Trafton September 12, 2003

iced

Capitalized "iCeD". A face that inhabits word#jj2/word.

Not applicable.

by Trafton September 11, 2003

slashdot

One of the earliest and arguably most successful examples of Internet democracy. The self-proclaimed "news for geeks" site (this can have a bad connotation for some, and a good one for others) features news that may have interest to Internet junkies. Unlike the dictatorship-like models that most web sites use, Slashdot is a functional democracy. The officials post news, and it is commented upon by users. However, some also believe that this use of democracy is also a bad thing. Slashdot is somewhat famous for its irrelevant and highly opinionated comments from members. Oftentimes, the information presented by said members is inaccurate and based on incorrect understanding. This has led to heated discussions as to whether or not Slashdot, is in fact, a viable democracy; however, thus far, it appears that the answer is for the most part "yes". It does, in fact, function as a democracy, as flame-ridden and questionable as its comments may be. Those who expect a site lacking boilerplate may be disappointed, but so far, no other Internet democracy has been as successfully active as Slashdot. While mumblings about more sites fashioned off it have been heard, most of such sites fail because they do not realize that democracy does not necessarily mean quality. It is a lesson that Slashdot teaches, however revolutionary it may be.

"Slashdot is a good example of Internet democracy and democracy in general. It reminds people that democracy is a lot more difficult than it may sound." -The Unwritten Book of Internetisms, 2001

by Trafton October 25, 2003

netbreak

See wordnotwork/word.

by Trafton September 14, 2003

YBBot

Stands for YourBot Bot, redundantly. A pre-fab IRC bot used for channel functions, games, and the like.

Not applicable.

by Trafton September 11, 2003

Micro$oft

A sarcastic reference to wordMicrosoft/word making fun of the company's position as an unofficial monopoly.

by Trafton September 12, 2003