Aerothorn on 26/11/2009 at 22:49
So I'm trying to explain to a friend of mine (who does not hang out in caustic internet communties) about how one detects sarcasm on the internet. On TTLG, it's usually indicated by typing in all lower cases, TYPING IN ALL CAPS, smilies :mad:, or good old fashioned context. But that doesn't seem like a very good answer, and the first two only apply to those rare internet communities where proper grammar is part of the etiquette.
How can an "internet newbie" read sarcasm?
P.S. I'm a total retard and posted this in the wrong forum. Please move to Comm Chat!
ZymeAddict on 26/11/2009 at 22:59
I just try to read it by context. I wasn't even aware of the lower case rule.
june gloom on 26/11/2009 at 23:36
you seriously didn't know that? wtf
Scots Taffer on 27/11/2009 at 00:44
It's generally identified by having a functioning brain.
Good luck, chief.
Renzatic on 27/11/2009 at 00:54
Sarcasm? I thought everyone was serious on the internet. Specially around here, where everyone expects you to take everything they say at face value.
dreamcatcher on 27/11/2009 at 02:28
Sarcasm, if you act like ZB, you're doing it wrong.
Fafhrd on 27/11/2009 at 02:36
Quote Posted by Renzatic
Sarcasm? I thought everyone was serious on the internet.
It
is Serious Business.
The thing is, different people will indicate written sarcasm in different ways. There aren't any set rules, so you pretty much just have to spend enough time in any given community to learn the quirks of the posters.
Koki on 27/11/2009 at 07:14
Quote Posted by Scots Taffer
It's generally identified by having a functioning brain.
Exactly what I wanted to say.
denisv on 27/11/2009 at 07:30
When I'm sarcastic, I use a </sarcasm> close tag. </sarcasm>
Chade on 27/11/2009 at 10:26
Aerothorn, I charge 50c / post to identify sarcasm. Tell your friend. Accuracy not guaranteed.
