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Originally Posted by barkeater
The proper way to use any acronym such as "BW" is to use it only after it was first spelled out: Brandywine. Then it can be subsequently referred to as BW as most all readers will be able to figure out what it means, newbie or not. To begin an initial post full of abbreviations or acronyms in any forum is just rude (ask Miss Manners).;-)
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Excellent rule of thumb, barkeater.
I would encourage all of our members to ask what an abbreviation means, if you see it in a post and don't know what it represents.
There's no shame in asking for clarification, whatsoever.
