Most commonly used in digital parties such as Discord, Xbox, PS4. Selective input occurs when a person chooses only to speak when they feel comfortable, usually within a Safe Space. It is used by cowards, and people who cannot generate a unique comeback. A user of selective input is most often also a lurker.
Josh was just roasted and did not respond choosing to use selective input.

Selective Input in use
Gavin: Your literally trash at fortnite, and you dont play any sports.
Josh:
Patrick: Yeah he is pretty bad.
Josh:
Patrick : (gets eliminated)
Gavin: Patrick how did you die you absolute bot.
Josh: ... Patrick is addicted to Fortnite and has anger issues.
Gavin: Yeah, Patrick you are a Nutist.
Patrick: No I’m not!
(An argument between Patrick and Gavin ensues)
by Nutler December 26, 2019
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The characteristic describing someone who claims they are smart, yet they choose not to be. this justifing their actions being in opposition to the claim. Usually the person relies on the term as a fallback to hide their insecurities regarding their scholastic disadvantage
Person 1 “Wow, I can’t believe you did that! You are so dumb!”

Person 2 “I’m not dumb, I’m selectively genius!”
by Typically_fresh February 15, 2019
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Process by which a large audience Is sampled to achieve results different than a random sampling.
This convoluted selection strategy is basically random, if random were stupid.
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book series by keira cass that is rlly awesome
"My favourite character in the selection is eadlyn"
"your mentally flawed"
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A Ratnerarian term targeting specific individuals for the sake of offending someone or causing a massive revolt.
Max was selectively triggering a fencer in the chat, sparking a nuclear response.
by ZJ2112 March 9, 2017
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A problem that persists with the "System Management Bus," in a particular sector of the "Smart Battery System" that happens when a battery is over-charged or charged before being completely empty on countless events.

The effects of SBA are misreadings of battery life and malfunction of software of which work with the battery.

This problem persists in most battery chips found in portable electronics and can be fixed by draining the battery through one extended use before doing a full charge.
"Man, my computer says my battery is low, but I just charged it!" "Don't worry! it's Selective Battery Amnesia, just let the battery run down and it will fix itself!"
by LextheYeti September 2, 2011
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