Meaning of 'Peon'?

Discussion in 'Reviews' started by 11ul, Sep 28, 2007.

  1. #1
    Hii all,:)
    I am curious to know what "Peon" means?
    Also,why I have to post a 'Title' for every post, which appears at the top of my every post,whereas I don't see a title appearing above other's post's!!??!!
    :rolleyes:
     
    11ul, Sep 28, 2007 IP
  2. caj

    caj Active Member

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    I don't know what Digital Point Administrators have in mind when they classified their users as Peon. But the word has uncomfortable meaning. Just look at the explanation written in wikipedia on what the word "PEON" means;

     
    caj, Sep 28, 2007 IP
  3. gunbound

    gunbound Peon

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    And u can see it when play Orc race in Warcraft too, mean much like worker
     
    gunbound, Sep 28, 2007 IP
  4. glitto

    glitto Notable Member

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    I think DP used this word (PEON ) because peon is someone who has a very low status... so if you want to get rid of this word you have to make specific number of posts which is good for DP itself :)

    Its a trick actually ;)
     
    glitto, Sep 28, 2007 IP
  5. eruct

    eruct Well-Known Member

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    #5
    the title of your thread not only goes above your post but that's what is seen in the main forum list.
     
    eruct, Sep 28, 2007 IP
  6. dotcompals

    dotcompals Prominent Member

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    * Computing slang: a peon is an "unprivileged user"—a person without special privileges on a computer system. The opposite is a "superuser."

    I think that is what 'peon' means here at DP>
     
    dotcompals, Sep 28, 2007 IP
  7. 8everything

    8everything Peon

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    If you know warcraft, you know what Peon means ;) (their role in the game). But yes, overall, lower status.
     
    8everything, Sep 29, 2007 IP
  8. HARRY256

    HARRY256 Well-Known Member

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    Peon in Greek means... The thing that all men have between their legs.
    Its funny though if you think it that way.lol
     
    HARRY256, Sep 30, 2007 IP
  9. Codythebest

    Codythebest Notable Member

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    Low status person but usefull, usually used to help other people doing something, but the peon does the crap.
    A peon will do and bring the ciment to an official to build a wall. The peon is unable to do the wall but the official does not want to mix the ciment. Just an example.
    The peon is necessary though, without him, nothing moves...
     
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  10. jacobkell

    jacobkell Well-Known Member

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    All custom titles are from orc race in warcraft III.
     
    jacobkell, Sep 30, 2007 IP