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		SapporoChris 20 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Deliberate Internet Shutdowns There is absolutely no issue with using obscure abbreviations or acronyms as long as it is defined in the first use.

jhbadger 20 days ago | [–]

In scientific papers (where acronyms are common) this is definitely the rule.

nervysnail 20 days ago | [–]

IA (I agree).

Imustaskforhelp 20 days ago | [–]

IAOTM (I approve of this message)

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