Jargon Watch
Jargon Watch
Cyburban Myths A term coined by the EFF's Mike Godwin to describe media stories about the Net that have little basis in fact. Articles linking a surge of "dangerous information" on the Net and terrorism would be one example. Stories about the rise of cybergangs would be another.
Prebuttal A rebuttal written in anticipation of the need to rebut. A common preemptive tactic in online flame wars.
Survival Chic A fashion trend centered around survival/emergency gear such as gas masks, hazmat suits, and bulletproof vests.
Snert An obnoxious person (often a teenage boy) who offends or harasses other members or guests of an online chat room. Snert allegedly stands for "sexually nerdish expressively recidivistic troll."
__Word of Mouse__Gossip spread via email, or the digital grapevine.Tip o' the Irish tweed cap to Stanton McCandlish.
Gareth Branwyn (jargon@wiredmag.com)
