Side-post
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Side-post is a noun meaning (Internet, dated) A message sent privately to a single member of a listserv.
Meaning
(Internet, dated) A message sent privately to a single member of a listserv.
More Meanings
- (intransitive, Internet, dated) To send a side-post.
Example Sentences
As I noted in a side post, teranews doesn't seem to like crossposting.
Enough ecchiness from you. It's a cute shoujo story, which I explain in more detail in a side post.
Lurkers avoid contributing to the chaos and information overload often found in communities, and, by side-posting or contacting individuals directly instead, they are engaging in pro-social and thoughtful altruistic behaviour.
Some lurkers side-post: Several participants said they made connections to individuals outside the online groups. These connections are a valid form of communication and have value for the individuals and thus the group as a whole.
Word Forms
- side-posts
- side-posting
- side-posted
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