03-08-2004, 11:09 PM
Quote:"Macro" in this sense is short for "image macro"; basically, an image that expresses an idea. They're commonly made and/or used for quotes and such that are often used
The thing that I find interesting about this is comparing it to the various forms of leet speak or the abbreviations that you see all over the net (but not on the lounge). Both leet speak and the abbreviations could be said to be people expressing ideas in a creative manner. Also it could be said that they are both done for "quotes and such that are often used" as you say. So I see alot of similiarities between the "Macros" and these other forms of expression. Which makes it kind of interesting that Macros are loved by many here at the lounge while the other forms of expression are severely frowned upon. Not that it really matters to me, I just find it an interesting observation.