Control-O

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From Jargon File (4.3.1, 29 Jun 2001) [jargon]:

  control-O vi. "Stop talking." From the character used on some operating
     systems to abort output but allow the program to keep on running.
     Generally means that you are not interested in hearing anything more
     from that person, at least on that topic; a standard response to someone
     who is flaming. Considered silly. Compare {control-S}.
  


  

From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (27 SEP 03) [foldoc]:

  control-O
       
           {ASCII} character 15 (SI).
       
          The character used on some {operating system}s to abort output
          but allow the program to keep on running.  The name "SI" comes
          from its use on some terminals to "shift in" an alternative
          character set.  "SO" is {Control-N}.
       
          Compare {control-S}.
       
          [{Jargon File}]
       
          (1995-03-16)