Pronk

used as the first word of a reply when commenting on a forum topic, without reading the whole topic. It lets all who are participating know that you have not read the whole topic.

to pronk

the act of jumping into a thread/argument without bothering to read the whole of the thread and basically making a fool of yourself

first used on the glastonbury festival forum @2002 (now myfests) and originates from the kangaroo leap, and seems to encapsulate the act nicely - something without much grace and consideration, and is sometimes so clumsy it is funny.

actual discussion about pregnancy
topic title "how long for labour"

a pronk reply without reading the topic

"PRONK

bloody fascists! vote green!"

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