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Title: When did people start using this TKL acronym?
Post by: BababooeyHTJ on Sat, 24 September 2011, 20:00:01

Who else get douche chills every time that they see the someone post TKL? I'm not even sure how the tenkeyless term came about since there are a lot more than ten keys. Now there is a douchey acronym of that floating around.

Title: When did people start using this TKL acronym?
Post by: peda on Sun, 25 September 2011, 02:13:21

Yawn...

Old trolling topic gets older every day.

People use it.  Get over it.

And it is nevertheless a well recognized acronym.



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Title: When did people start using this TKL acronym?
Post by: daerid on Sun, 25 September 2011, 05:29:29

You're welcome.

Title: When did people start using this TKL acronym?
Post by: Deverica Wolf on Sun, 25 September 2011, 19:15:28

I use because it saves time. From now on I'll start calling it by it's true name, TBO: "That Bastard Oddity."

Title: When did people start using this TKL acronym?
Post by: Lanx on Mon, 26 September 2011, 08:33:30

tkl is a common term in our keyboard enthusiast sector... dunno why it's being questioned. I mean sure i'd rather use something more true ans specific like numpadless, but whatever those who know, know what tkl means and the usage. I mean heck i'd want more acronyms, we need an acronym for the inverted T arrow cluster and the 2x6 (home/del/pgdn/up) cluster...

Title: When did people start using this TKL acronym?
Post by: itlnstln on Mon, 26 September 2011, 08:41:48

Quote from: BababooeyHTJ;420955

Who else get douche chills every time that they see the someone post TKL? I'm not even sure how the tenkeyless term came about since there are a lot more than ten keys. Now there is a douchey acronym of that floating around.

I'm not a fan of the acronym, personally.  There are several reasons why I don't like it.  For one, "Tenkeyless" is a branding term for Filco; it's not the "technical" name for not having a numpad; "number-pad-less" would be a better, but not great, term.  Secondly, "Tenkeyless" is one word.  The properly-formed acronym would be "T;" "Tkl." would be a good abbreviation.  I would still prefer "npl." (number-pad-less).  In any case, "TKL" is douchey.

Title: When did people start using this TKL acronym?
Post by: litster on Mon, 26 September 2011, 09:53:43

Quote from: Lanx;421461

...and the 2x6 (home/del/pgdn/up) cluster...

You mean 2x3?  I call it the 6-pack.

Title: When did people start using this TKL acronym?
Post by: litster on Mon, 26 September 2011, 10:24:58

What about the 1x3 up top, print screen, scroll lock, and pause?

Title: When did people start using this TKL acronym?
Post by: itlnstln on Mon, 26 September 2011, 10:27:12

Quote from: litster;421505

What about the 1x3 up top, print screen, scroll lock, and pause?

Worthless.

Title: When did people start using this TKL acronym?
Post by: litster on Mon, 26 September 2011, 10:38:18

Scroll lock and pause, sure.  Buti use the print screen key (ALT-print screen) all the time.

Title: When did people start using this TKL acronym?
Post by: itlnstln on Mon, 26 September 2011, 10:40:39

I do too, but it wouldn't have been as funny if I said, "Worthless. Well, except for the Print Screen that I use for screenshots."

Title: When did people start using this TKL acronym?
Post by: Deverica Wolf on Mon, 26 September 2011, 15:16:30

Print = Screenshots of Store Receipts
Scroll Lock = Pretty LED Light as I never use Caps Lock
Pause = Exit Game and looks pretty sweet with a colored key there to match ESC on a TKL.

Title: When did people start using this TKL acronym?
Post by: Quarzac on Wed, 28 September 2011, 22:47:36

I don't mind TKL purely because it's speedier than typing it out. Ripster, what's your preference when referring to boards without number pads?

Title: When did people start using this TKL acronym?
Post by: shrap on Thu, 29 September 2011, 11:09:42

First time I've heard the use of acronyms as "douchey". I work in an industry and company where acronyms are so prevalent, they've become a horrible blight on all communication and deciphering any email requires a glossary.

Title: When did people start using this TKL acronym?
Post by: whiskerBox on Thu, 29 September 2011, 11:19:25

Are we sure this isnt one of Gary Busey's

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