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Netspeak

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Words, phrases and abbreviations people use on the internet is called netspeak. It can also be called internet slag.

TL;DR

When software has all of its planned features but is still likely to include bugs and performance or stability issues it is often made available to a group of testers as a beta release. How beta testers use the software informs bug fixes and performance and stability enhancements ultimately leading to a stable release of the software to a wider audience.

Netspeak is the casual and informal language some internet users use when communicating online. It is full of acronyms and abbreviations, symbols, emoticons and emoji, and slang. It started in the early days of the internet and its use has continued. Over time netspeak has evolved, driven by memes, trends and the desire to connect with others who “get it.”

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