Frequently Asked Questions
This is a single FAQ from the MetaFilter FAQ.
What does a single period in a comment by itself mean?
It's MeFi shorthand for a moment of respectful silence and is usually used in obituary threads.
(tags: obit obituary period dot metafilter askmetafilter metatalk askme fanfare ) February 23, 2006 - back to questions
(tags: obit obituary period dot metafilter askmetafilter metatalk askme fanfare ) February 23, 2006 - back to questions