A few examples include s*x questions on askreddit, “this” comments, nolife powermods, jokes being more frequent than actual answers

  • Hazzia@discuss.tchncs.de
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    1 year ago

    I get the objective need for the /s in this particular context, but we absolutely should add “using /s when the sarcasm should be obvious for anyone with basic reading comprehension skills” to the list

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      1 year ago

      I don’t agree, /s is immensely useful for neurodivergent people, some of which cannot recognize sarcasm at all.

      Also, really often something that is “obvious sarcasm” for you is a genuinely held belief by someone online. Nothing is too ridiculous for the internet

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        1 year ago

        Maybe internet forums aren’t the best place for people that can’t recognize context.

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            1 year ago

            Apparently reddit and lemmy are the only places they socialize, so whatever.

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                    1 year ago

                    First off, you’re commenting on a conversation from over a month ago.
                    Second, no I have no ill feelings towards anyone at all.
                    Third, yes I do prefer to surround myself with people I can relate to, just like every one else in the world does.

                    Welcome to lemmy by the way, I hope you enjoy it.
                    Try to not be so negative here.

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          1 year ago

          Just because you don’t care about certain groups of people who are not actively damaging for the world, that doesn’t mean that they should be excluded from here.

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      Sadly, I understand your point, but feel that I need to remind you of Poe’s Law. I think the /s is required because shit is all too real