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If you're going to use sarcasm in your title or post content
Posted on 5/25/26 at 9:11 am
Posted on 5/25/26 at 9:11 am
it's a good idea to explicitly state that you're being sarcastic, or better yet avoid using sarcasm to make a point. Political discourse has become so extreme, not here specifically, but everywhere, that it's very hard to tell when someone on social media is being sarcastic unless you know their posting history. The South Park writer's thread is an example. Judging from the responses, some people thought the the OP was being serious. I thought he/she was being sarcastic but couldn't be sure.
Posted on 5/25/26 at 9:12 am to wdhalgren
This post seems sarcastic in nature.
Posted on 5/25/26 at 9:13 am to lurking
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This post seems sarcastic in nature.
The absence of a [sarc] tag is your indicator.
Posted on 5/25/26 at 9:20 am to wdhalgren
Sarcasm is useful to force a point home. When done well, it slides invisibly through the outer defenses straight to the heart of the matter.
And yes, you will need to explain that you are being sarcastic more times than not if you actually care.
If my point scores, I’m generally satisfied and don’t care. If it doesn’t register, then I’m forced to explain my sarcasm and the point I’m trying to make.
And yes, you will need to explain that you are being sarcastic more times than not if you actually care.
If my point scores, I’m generally satisfied and don’t care. If it doesn’t register, then I’m forced to explain my sarcasm and the point I’m trying to make.
Posted on 5/25/26 at 9:22 am to wdhalgren
Or use your brain, context and reading comprehension to figure it out.
Posted on 5/25/26 at 9:22 am to wdhalgren
quote:
The South Park writer's thread is an example. Judging from the responses, some people thought the the OP was being serious. I thought he/she was being sarcastic but couldn't be sure.
LOL
There were only a couple of comments lambasting the OP in that thread. That's the way it works around here.
I love sarcasm and appreciate that it is valued here as well -- though you are correct, and at times it is not seen for what it is.
Don't through the baby out with the bathwater though.
Posted on 5/25/26 at 9:26 am to wdhalgren
My response was sarcasm too.
Posted on 5/25/26 at 9:28 am to DMAN1968
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Or use your brain, context and reading comprehension to figure it out.
So look at the South Park writer's thread, the votes and the comments. If the OP was being sarcastic, he failed to get his point across.
Posted on 5/25/26 at 9:28 am to wdhalgren
I’m not catching your sarcasm here bro
Posted on 5/25/26 at 9:29 am to TuDog
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My response was sarcasm too.
I strongly considered that, but decided not to assume anything.
Posted on 5/25/26 at 9:29 am to wdhalgren
I rely upon other posters knowing my perspective from my posting history and being able to discern my seriousness (or lack thereof). Usually works, but not always.
Posted on 5/25/26 at 9:31 am to wdhalgren
Also, in America we are no longer allowed to use humor in our posts or discussions. humor is now a big no no in the online world
Posted on 5/25/26 at 9:33 am to captainFid
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That's the way it works around here.
typical from someone who idolizes the purple haired congresswoman
/SERIOUS
;)
Posted on 5/25/26 at 9:35 am to wdhalgren
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So look at the South Park writer's thread, the votes and the comments.
This board is full of people who don't read or watch completely what people post before posting themselves. Quite a few on this board are not the brightest.
To be honest it's amusing to me to see the comments of those who don't get it.
Posted on 5/25/26 at 9:56 am to wdhalgren
Go to Reddit. You can add 'sarcasm' flair to your message in some forums. That should appease you.
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