why pwn, not qwn?
why pwn, not qwn?
by LdashK on Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:44 pm
pwn was initially just a mistype of the word "own" (look at how close
the "p" and "o" are on a keyboard), which occured when players had to
type quickly. Nowadays, it is consideres as an "actual" word in the
gaming community due to its popularity. It still means the same as
"own" does.
the "p" and "o" are on a keyboard), which occured when players had to
type quickly. Nowadays, it is consideres as an "actual" word in the
gaming community due to its popularity. It still means the same as
"own" does.
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Re: why pwn, not qwn?
by Cid on Wed Aug 27, 2008 8:12 am
Hmm, i don't know, "pwn" has somewhat a powerful feel to it 
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