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What does ‘OP’ stand for In RootsChat?
« on: Saturday 12 July 25 14:00 BST (UK) »
I’ve seen ‘OP’ used a number of times on this site, what does it stand for?
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Re: What does ‘OP’ stand for In RootsChat?
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 12 July 25 14:04 BST (UK) »
I believe that OP stands for Original Poster on this site.  :)
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Re: What does ‘OP’ stand for In RootsChat?
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 12 July 25 14:10 BST (UK) »

Agreed, BumbleB  ;)


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Re: What does ‘OP’ stand for In RootsChat?
« Reply #3 on: Saturday 12 July 25 17:23 BST (UK) »
Thank you both!
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Re: What does ‘OP’ stand for In RootsChat?
« Reply #4 on: Saturday 12 July 25 17:32 BST (UK) »
Glad to have helped  ;D ;D
Transcriptions and NBI are merely finding aids.  They are NOT a substitute for original record entries.
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Re: What does ‘OP’ stand for In RootsChat?
« Reply #5 on: Saturday 12 July 25 21:53 BST (UK) »
Today, Calleva, and on this thread, you are the OP.
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Re: What does ‘OP’ stand for In RootsChat?
« Reply #6 on: Saturday 12 July 25 22:52 BST (UK) »
It can also mean Original Post, e.g. "As stated in the OP, this abbreviation is used a number of times on this site."
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Re: What does ‘OP’ stand for In RootsChat?
« Reply #7 on: Sunday 13 July 25 13:50 BST (UK) »
Quote from: Chris Doran on Saturday 12 July 25 22:52 BST (UK)
It can also mean Original Post, e.g. "As stated in the OP, this abbreviation is used a number of times on this site."

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Original Post is what I have always understood that OP is the abbreviation for.

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Re: What does ‘OP’ stand for In RootsChat?
« Reply #8 on: Sunday 13 July 25 14:33 BST (UK) »
At least we are fairly well agreed - and certainly on the first word  :)
Transcriptions and NBI are merely finding aids.  They are NOT a substitute for original record entries.
Remember - "They'll be found when they want to be found" !!!
If you don't ask the question, you won't get an answer.
He/she who never made a mistake, never made anything.
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Kendall - WRY
Milner - WRY
Appleyard - WRY
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