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by austenallred 3288 days ago
I don't think that syntax is Hipchat-specific
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jnordwick 3288 days ago
It's originally from `ed` then `sed` then `vi`. It's been in use in email, Usenet, and IRC for a very long time.
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baq 3288 days ago
Nomination for the Golden Keyboard Award in the Understatement of the Year category. <wink type=Usenet>
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