I keep seeing the term OP in reference to someone who has asked a question and I wanted to know what words OP stand for.

  • original poster – Molag Bal Apr 12 '16 at 4:56
  • Thanks can you make that an answer so I csn – The Mandolorian Apr 12 '16 at 4:56
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    I'm only 97% sure about that. Probably someone else will swoop in with references and charts and a brilliant history of the term, and you can accept that answer. – Molag Bal Apr 12 '16 at 4:58
  • @amarillo : I swooped in, but not with a history and references and charts. I didn't see your comment. Obie sent me here, and I went straight for the answer. – Praxis Apr 12 '16 at 5:29
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    @Praxis I’ll count your link to his profile as qualifying for "brilliant." You can add the charts and stuff later. Google n-grams, a bibliography... you know. Or you could leave the answer how it is. Either way. – Molag Bal Apr 12 '16 at 5:31

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For instance, on the question above, you are the OP.


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