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Forum Posting Jargon/Abbreviations

hrynkiw
Posts: 9 Member
Can anyone point me to a guide to the jargon and abbreviations used on the forums. There is none such in the FAQ.
e.g.
BW: 331 lbs
CW; 239 lbs
GW: 175 lbs
I could guess what these mean, but I'd rather be certain.
e.g.
BW: 331 lbs
CW; 239 lbs
GW: 175 lbs
I could guess what these mean, but I'd rather be certain.
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