doubled sig

from Jargon File (4.4.4, 14 Aug 2003)

doubled sig
 n.

   A {sig block} that has been included twice in a {Usenet} article or,
   less commonly, in an electronic mail message. An article or message
   with a doubled sig can be caused by improperly configured software.
   More often, however, it reveals the author's lack of experience in
   electronic communication. See {B1FF}, {pseudo}.

from The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (8 July 2008)

doubled sig

   A {sig block} that has been included twice in a {Usenet}
   article or, less commonly, in an {electronic mail} message.
   An article or message with a doubled sig can be caused by
   improperly configured software.  More often, however, it
   reveals the author's lack of experience in electronic
   communication.

   See {BIFF}, {pseudo}.

   [{Jargon File}]

   (1994-12-07)

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