The OTF Wikipedia.

Welcome to the OTF Wikipedia, a place where we can document things about OTF such as its people, it's traditions, and memorable parts in its history. Of course, not all information given will be correct, so I encourage people to fact check some posts. The info posts will be copy pasted in this comment, and will be slightly modified if it breaks (only if it's slight) the 3 rules below

Rules and requirements: Write formally in the info posts to make this seem more professional, do not spread misinformation, and always be objective when writing info

OTF traditions/Culture

"BLUESHELL"

A term often used on spam posts, attention-seeking posts, and strongly questionable posts, this was used to metaphorically "blow up" the original poster for creating the thread. Gained popularity about a month ago, and its origins can be traced back to the "OTF dead at night thread". The blue shell is often posted as an image or as one word, like /blueshell . The Blue shell is an item from the Mario Kart series.

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"BUMO"

A term started by JDC back in 2023 when he mistakenly typed "bumo" instead of "bump" the typo was then coined as an official term and is used by the more archaic members of the OTF community.

”In before the lock (inbe4thelock)”. A false prophecy used by OTFers when they think a topic violates the community policy. Often, such topics are never reported and thus the OTFer never actually achieves the goal. Invented by @kco on Aug 6, 2010. Related topic: violating the community policy in an attempt to lock the topic but only getting themself muted in the process.

"QUOTESPOOF"

The act of quoting a comment, and editing the material to be comical. History pulls the action back many years, but the term has taken popularity very recently.

"SWEXY"

A term often used by @BasixWhiteBoy, or Jayden Reid Parish, and @BasixWhiteGirl, or Hazel. It is a stand-in, due to the Chess.com's anti-swear filter. It has gained traction over around a year and is still frequently used today.

 OTF History

Anime

First anime thread is called "ANIME" created by @lizr10 12 years ago

Fun With OTF

Made @AwesomeAtti laugh https://www.chess.com/forum/view/off-topic/global-warming---its-real-dummies?page=1287#comment-106951757

"BUMO"

A term started by JDC back in 2023 when he mistakenly typed "bumo" instead of "bump" the typo was then coined as an official term and is used by the more archaic members of the OTF community.

"SWEXY"

A term often used by @BasixWhiteBoy, or Jordan, and @BasixWhiteGirl, or Hazel. It is a stand-in, due to the Chess.com's anti-swear filter. It has gained traction over around a year and is still frequently used today.

In before the lock (inbe4thelock). A false prophecy used by OTFers when they think a topic violates the community policy. Often, such topics are never reported and thus the OTFer never actually achieves the goal. Invented by @kco on Aug 6, 2010. Related topic: violating the community policy in an attempt to lock the topic but only getting themself muted in the process.

First anime thread is called "ANIME" created by lizr10 12 years ago

Thanks for the info guys

W thread

I need more

this recent post made me laugh. https://www.chess.com/forum/view/off-topic/global-warming---its-real-dummies?page=1287#comment-106951757

Updated.

"BLUESHELL"

A term often used on spam posts, attention-seeking posts, and strongly questionable posts, this was used to metaphorically "blow up" the original poster for creating the thread. Gained popularity about a month ago, and its origins can be traced back to the "OTF dead at night thread". The blue shell is often posted as an image or as one word, like /blueshell . The Blue shell is an item from the Mario Kart series.

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Oh,yeah, lmao- I forgot his name lol- I'll hit nate up & see if he can update it lol-

Updated.

What abt #12?

I can’t get the correct size for the image for some reason