thread starter
[/θrɛd ˈstɑːrtər/]
nounpl: thread starters
iniciador de tópico
1. A person who creates or initiates a new discussion thread on an online forum, message board, or social media platform
The thread starter asked an interesting question about programming languages.
O iniciador do tópico fez uma pergunta interessante sobre linguagens de programação.
2. The original post or message that begins a conversation thread
The thread starter was posted three days ago and already has 200 replies.
O tópico inicial foi postado há três dias e já tem 200 respostas.
This term is primarily used in online communities and internet culture in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, the English term 'thread starter' is often used interchangeably with Portuguese equivalents in tech forums and social media discussions. The role carries certain social expectations—thread starters are often expected to clarify their original question if replies become confused or off-topic.
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