postathon meaning (slang): definition, etymology and quotations

postathon

noun

Etymology From post + -athon.

Internet, Slang A period in which many messages are posted (as to an Internet newsgroup or forum).

My first few days are always postathons because I'm catching up to all the old posts. If I was working at the capacity I was at before, I'd be up to about 150 by now, you know.2001, SmUK, “SmUK”, in alt.tv.red-dwarf (Usenet):
As if your hair-splitting, shifting-sands postathons are the lonely voice of reason in an uncomprehending universe.2004, Hawkster, “Memorial day 2004”, in alt.radio.talk.dr-laura (Usenet):