Terminology

The following is a list of common Flat-Earth-related abbreviations, many of which come up frequently in discussions of the subject.

FET: Flat Earth Theory, a theory which states that the earth is flat.

FES or TFES: (The) Flat Earth Society, the organization that promotes Flat Earth Theory and its discussion.

FE'er: Flat Earther, or someone who believes in the FE theory.

RET: Round Earth Theory, a theory which states that the earth is round (an oblate spheroid).

RE'er: Round Earther, or someone who believes in the RE theory.

DE: Dark Energy, a form of energy which accelerates the universe.

EA: Electromagnetic Acceleration, a theory which states that light curves upward, creating a horizon for the observer.

UA: Universal Acceleration/Accelerator
-Universal Acceleration, the acceleration of all objects in the universe caused by Dark Energy.
-Universal Accelerator, an object which sits underneath the Earth and pushes anything it touches.

BLE: Bedford Level Experiment, an experiment performed along the Old Bedford River on the Bedford Level, Norfolk, England, proving the Earth to be flat.

AW: Aetheric Whirlpool, part of the Aetheric Wind Model which describes aether and how it affects Earth.