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tl; dr

Too long, don't read

or

Too long, didn't read

A post, comment and/or reply that is (perhaps) gratuitously, (over)indulgently long.
.... and so A happened to B, and C got the bad end if it really, but it's not as simple as that...

tl; dr

(expounding of above point)

OR

...omg, sorry but, tl; dr! :) I *do* agree with what you said about Y being in front of Z, though...
by asianchickensalad October 27, 2011
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Too long; Didn't read

Typically used when text height exceeds it's width.
tl;dr... Go start a blog
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Too long, didn't read (tl;dr) spam.

An online posting which looks like a long, informative article, but is often filled with word salad, and contains links to an online store. Sometimes the "article" appears to be related to what they're selling, but other times it is completely unrelated. It's so long and nonsensical that most people probably won't try to read it, but some may click on the links out of curiosity.
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by Lesa D April 25, 2011
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From the show, The Loud House or was popularized by The Loud House. TL;DR means 'Too long, didn't read'
1) "Dude! I just posted that long message you wanted to post. Every just TL;DRed you"

2) "Hey did you read my letter?"

" Nope, sorry. TL;DR"
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This is shorthand for:

"Hey guys, look at me, I have nothing to contribute to the discussion, but I'll just let you know how ignorant and stupid I am."

Commonly used on internet forums.
Poster 1: *Tries to initiate a discussion*

Poster 2: tl;dr

Person 1: Hey, here's an idea - if you have nothing to say, don't post!
by Some Guy #999 August 26, 2008
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*looks at an article* tl;dr
by Dildobowe August 24, 2012
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Too long: Didn't read

The bastian of the stupid and lazy. Only those of no intelligance would bother to use this, as if you are unable to read a post, then you should not bother even replying to begin with.
by JefferyofBanff May 18, 2005
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