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tl;dr
What does tl;dr mean?
A helpful, self-aware summary the writer adds at the top or bottom so busy readers get the gist without the whole essay.
"TL;DR: the update fixed the bug, no action needed on your end."
Origin
Born on forums and Something Awful in the early 2000s as a dismissive reply to overly long posts, then flipped into a courtesy summary as it spread to Reddit and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
What does TL;DR mean in texting?
It means 'too long; didn't read' and usually introduces a quick summary of something lengthy. People also use it alone to say they skipped a wall of text.
Is TL;DR rude?
It can be, when you use it to dismiss someone's effort. But when you write your own tl;dr summary, it's just being considerate of busy readers.
Where do you put a TL;DR?
Either at the very top so readers get the gist first, or at the bottom as a recap. Top placement is more common on Reddit.
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