actorisking 

using asterisks to signify actions in IMs, blogs, emails and forums

*orders a martini* <---That is actorisking

actorisking by Karrie L July 11, 2007

asterisking 

The act of describing actions in first or third person within the confines of shifted 8s, generally using an instant messaging program such as AIM.

Matty: *calls up John*
John: *rushes across the room and answers breathlessly* 'lo?

asterisking by mbp March 28, 2005