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Please. Stop it already. The 'N' in PIN stands for Number. If you say 'PIN Number' you're really saying 'Personal Identification Number Number'. Same with ATM Machine, HIV Virus etc.



All of which everybody does so stop caring about it. My favorites this last year include CAC card & SMS message.


SMS message is correct. SMS stands for short message service.


I think I think you are you are right sir right.


If the title didn't say PIN number, I might have thought it was about sharp pointy things. Language is about communication, not words.


RAS syndrome: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAS_syndrome


I like to call it my "Personal PIN Number, for identification purposes"

Now go explode!!! ;)


You have to include the N or they will all be like 314159...


RAS Syndrome. LCD display is another good one.


Or HN News


oh boy...religious wars are a coming




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