Internet vs Postathon - What's the difference?
internet | postathon |
(lb) Any set of computer networks that communicate using the Internet Protocol. (An intranet.)
(lb) The Internet, the largest global internet.
* {{quote-magazine, date=2013-06-21, author=(Oliver Burkeman)
, volume=189, issue=2, page=27, magazine=(The Guardian Weekly)
, title= (lb) An internet connection, internet connectivity, access to the internet.
A fictitious unit of scoring, awarded for making outstanding posts.
* 2008 , Anonology, [//groups.google.com/d/msg/alt.religion.scientology/vrXM32CnuGQ/yXEUUlfrg8EJ Re: Narconon Exposed tonight on Canadian TV] , alt.religion.scientology, Usenet
* 2010 , Bilbo, [//groups.google.com/d/msg/alt.smokers.pipes/xBfzxDxwFW8/up6TLJ-KM3oJ Looking for a Billiard] , alt.smokers.pipes, Usenet
* 2010 , [//groups.google.com/d/msg/rec.arts.tv/b73TKLxzEY4/R1raWDY985wJ Re: What Did You Watch? 2011-11-10 (Thursday)], rec.arts.tv, Usenet
* 2011 , [//groups.google.com/d/msg/rec.sport.pro-wrestling/US7JzMDQ3Ng/xXQ-o6LN_lwJ 10 Not So Insanely Great Things Apple Released Under Steve Jobs] , rec.sport.pro-wrestling, Usenet
* 2013 , Devon H. O'Dell, [//groups.google.com/d/msg/comp.os.plan9/cgyitBC3PUs/h31NfLZJEd8J], comp.os.plan9, Usenet
(slang) A period in which many messages are posted (as to an Internet newsgroup or forum).
* 1999', "Eldio", ''Another '''Postathon In Progress...'' (on newsgroup ''soc.penpals )
* 2001 , "SmUK", SmUK'' (on newsgroup ''alt.tv.red-dwarf )
* 2004 , "Hawkster", Memorial day 2004'' (on newsgroup ''alt.radio.talk.dr-laura )
As a noun postathon is
(slang) a period in which many messages are posted (as to an internet newsgroup or forum).internet
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Alternative forms
*InternetNoun
(en noun)The tao of tech, passage=The dirty secret of the internet is that all this distraction and interruption is immensely profitable. Web companies like to boast about "creating compelling content", or offering services that let you "stay up to date with what your friends are doing", "share the things you love with the world" and so on.}}
- You did a nice job there Patty... you came off as intelligent, well-spoken, and concerned about the well being of the victims, in stark contrast to the self-serving, uncaring, unconcerned attitude of the Narconon spokeswoman. 100 internets for you!
- That's not a must, but 1000 internets go to the first person to find one.
- You win one internet .
- I hope this is sarcastic. Otherwise -100 internets for you.
- Do I win an internet ?
Usage notes
* When referring to the global internet, the term is frequently capitalized: Internet. Over time, however, this is becoming less common. * The internet, the world wide web, and cyberspace are often considered synonymous.Derived terms
* interweb, interwebs * cable internetSee also
* Web *Anagrams
* ----postathon
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Noun
(en noun)- My first few days are always postathons because I'm catching up to all the old posts. If I was working at the capacity I was at before, I'd be up to about 150 by now, you know.
- As if your hair-splitting, shifting-sands postathons are the lonely voice of reason in an uncomprehending universe.