An acronym meaning "In before...". Usually following some type of noun. Used on forums to state that someone is posting in the thread before something imminent.
by Adam Piola October 31, 2007
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by CrackjackxD July 20, 2017
Get the ib4 mug.IB4TL is an acronym meaning "In Before The Lock." It's a 'game', of sorts, that people play in Internet discussion groups.
You will see this acronym used on web boards, blogs, forums, et cetera. Using it sparingly is a good strategy for boosting your post count. When you KNOW a discussion is about to be locked, you can throw a quick 'IB4TL' reply in there, and get credited as if it were a normal post, even though it is basically a useless, one-word observation.
While this is a dishonest tactic, it is generally acceptable to most moderators and admins, and the message is left to stand, as-is, towards your overall post count. High post counts are a status symbol on many sites.
The gamble is, if the thread isn't locked, it makes YOU look like a fool - a poor judge of character. Sometimes a moderator or admin will leave a discussion open, that would otherwise be locked, just to make YOU look silly. As I said, it's a 'game'...
You will see this acronym used on web boards, blogs, forums, et cetera. Using it sparingly is a good strategy for boosting your post count. When you KNOW a discussion is about to be locked, you can throw a quick 'IB4TL' reply in there, and get credited as if it were a normal post, even though it is basically a useless, one-word observation.
While this is a dishonest tactic, it is generally acceptable to most moderators and admins, and the message is left to stand, as-is, towards your overall post count. High post counts are a status symbol on many sites.
The gamble is, if the thread isn't locked, it makes YOU look like a fool - a poor judge of character. Sometimes a moderator or admin will leave a discussion open, that would otherwise be locked, just to make YOU look silly. As I said, it's a 'game'...
Troll: hi just wanna to tell everone hear u suck
Member: Then why are you here?
Troll: cuz yall sux
Member#2: Can we knock it off, please?
Troll: i like to knock u off
Member: IB4TL!
Member#2: LoL! IB4TL
Troll: waz tha mean u gay or sumpin
Moderator: That does it! I'm locking this thread. Troll, clean up your act or you'll be banned!
Member: Then why are you here?
Troll: cuz yall sux
Member#2: Can we knock it off, please?
Troll: i like to knock u off
Member: IB4TL!
Member#2: LoL! IB4TL
Troll: waz tha mean u gay or sumpin
Moderator: That does it! I'm locking this thread. Troll, clean up your act or you'll be banned!
by VinDSL November 26, 2004
Get the IB4TL mug.Usually used in forums where a controversial topic is being discussed. Opportunist posters will want to leave their mark by simply posting "IB4L" in the forum thread before the it is locked by forum administrator.
by halfway there July 18, 2006
Get the ib4l mug."In Before Whack." Term used in online message boards when a thread is started about a topic that does not comply with the message board's rules of conduct. Users post this as a way to be cool and say they were there as part of the scandalous behavior before the administration found out about it and "whacked" the thread. This can also be used as sarcasm for a thread that appears to be bad, but is quite innocent.
User starts a topic with a picture of Hillary Clinton sucking on a popsicle stick.
Another user replies: "ib4w"
Another user replies: "ib4w"
by TigerDroppings April 13, 2010
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"In before the lock"
"In before the lock"
by jkw2 February 3, 2008
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1) Meaning that your job is rewarding and supports the bettering of humans.
2) Your job saves lives.
1) Meaning that your job is rewarding and supports the bettering of humans.
2) Your job saves lives.
by qwertyup June 5, 2009
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