Trout

From ILB

When I say "trout" to you ... I mean to say to you: "Listen. I respect you. It's great that you're here and posting and that we're working together for a common goal. Nonetheless, I have some polite criticisms." ... How will this help the newbies, you ask? Well, those newbies who know and understand "trout" will understand that we're not mocking or disrespectful to those with whom we disagree or to those who post redundant information.

Original definition from Dan Fabulich, a.k.a. DarkForge, on the old cloudmakers list (http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/cloudmakers/message/5748). Also preserved for all time on smirkbox (http://www.smirkbox.com/trout.html).

The word "trout" is often used on the Unfiction forums (http://forums.unfiction.com) to mean "Sorry, but the thing you've noticed/conclusion you've come to has already been seen before". If possible it should be backed up with links, so if someone trouts you and doesn't tell you where it has been seen before, then don't feel afraid to ask where. (Although running a Search is always a good idea!)