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sheshe2

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43. I googled PTB. here is what I got.
Sun Apr 13, 2025, 02:27 AM
Apr 2025

PTB generally stands for Public Test Branch. In the context of video games, particularly those with ongoing updates, PTB is a separate, test version of the game used for playtesting new content before it's released to the live version. It's also sometimes used in a medical context to stand for Pulmonary Tuberculosis, a contagious bacterial infection primarily affecting the lungs.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
1. Public Test Branch (PTB) - Gaming:
The PTB is a separate, usually downloadable or access-only, version of a video game where developers allow players to test new updates, features, or content before they are officially released to the main "live" version.
The purpose of the PTB is to gather feedback from players, identify bugs, and make adjustments before the updates are rolled out to the larger player base.
Access to the PTB might be limited to specific players, such as streamers, dedicated testers, or those who have opted in to the testing program.
2. Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) - Medical:
PTB refers to a contagious bacterial infection, primarily affecting the lungs, caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
It can also spread to other parts of the body.
Pulmonary tuberculosis is often referred to as TB, especially in more general discussions.
In summary: When discussing video games, PTB refers to the public test branch, a testing version of the game. In a medical context, it means Pulmonary Tuberculosis, a bacterial lung infection.
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When a poster makes vague statements it should be up to the poster to clarify. I don't see that as a difficult thing to do. As you can see there are some very interesting versions of what PTB means and I doubt that either one was what they meant...and if they do I am even more confused.

A rally is not an accomplishment.

Nite, Trueblue.

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Bernie has lots of answers... but the PTB rarely listen. WarGamer Apr 2025 #1
Please elaborate. sheshe2 Apr 2025 #6
it's the same stuff over and over Skittles Apr 2025 #9
IKR? sheshe2 Apr 2025 #12
Bernie Repeats CitizenZero Apr 2025 #16
then perhaps you have input to post #6 Skittles Apr 2025 #17
List of Bills Bernie has Sponsored CitizenZero Apr 2025 #30
18 years Skittles Apr 2025 #32
Congress CitizenZero Apr 2025 #33
Also CitizenZero Apr 2025 #45
When you gather 36,000 people together, what will your more enlightened message be? Magoo48 Apr 2025 #51
I appreciate what he has to say but I admit the repetition is a bit much. chowder66 Apr 2025 #18
I can't say what I REALLY think Skittles Apr 2025 #21
Understood. chowder66 Apr 2025 #28
Chuck Schumer on Sunday Morning talk shows Emile Apr 2025 #25
Bernie gives hope to people that are frightened about Klarkashton Apr 2025 #24
You said: sheshe2 Apr 2025 #29
Oh ok. Klarkashton Apr 2025 #37
I think it means, stop shitting on those still trying, like Bernie and aoc questionseverything Apr 2025 #53
Seems to me you know the answers to the questions you posred. Trueblue1968 Apr 2025 #42
I googled PTB. here is what I got. sheshe2 Apr 2025 #43
Lol lol .... I read what he posted. Nothing in his post led one to think PTB related to medical stuff Trueblue1968 Apr 2025 #48
Answers are to "stand up" and things will get done. 99% stands up to the 1%. betsuni Apr 2025 #46
Bernie is one of my senators... GiqueCee Apr 2025 #49
What is PTB? Not familiar with it. GP6971 Apr 2025 #31
Powers that be oregonjen Apr 2025 #34
Thanks!! GP6971 Apr 2025 #35
I was told to Google it...here ya go. sheshe2 Apr 2025 #44
This kind of work needs to be MuseRider Apr 2025 #2
These event cost a lot of money and people complain when democrats fundraise JI7 Apr 2025 #10
I don't complain. I donate to AOC and Bernie every chance I get. Autumn Apr 2025 #15
I was there ! wanderer54 Apr 2025 #13
Fabulous malaise Apr 2025 #3
👏👏💙 Deuxcents Apr 2025 #4
don't see waldo or chuch schumer in the crowd pix lol nt msongs Apr 2025 #5
Thanks Bernie! And AOC! jalan48 Apr 2025 #7
Thank you, Bernie and AOC! nt mike_c Apr 2025 #8
Holy crap! K & R Emile Apr 2025 #11
Email from Bernie today. usonian Apr 2025 #14
Have you... littlemissmartypants Apr 2025 #19
Sure, I was busy tonight. Just checked in. Will do. usonian Apr 2025 #38
AGree this should be its own op! Amaryllis Apr 2025 #20
Will do. usonian Apr 2025 #39
I like the turnout but your indebtedness to other countries Gordcanuck Apr 2025 #22
Yes CitizenZero Apr 2025 #23
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whow. riversedge Apr 2025 #26
Amazing 3auld6phart Apr 2025 #27
Bernie Sanders says the obvious. PufPuf23 Apr 2025 #36
K&R UTUSN Apr 2025 #40
The rally made the news on Al Jazeera AZProgressive Apr 2025 #41
Good size crowds there 👏🏻👏🏻 Meowmee Apr 2025 #47
AOC/ Bernie. As good as Gaga and Tony Bennett! RIP Tony. 36,000 is a nice turnout. They are rockin' it. n/t Evolve Dammit Apr 2025 #50
Hopeful. Passages Apr 2025 #52
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