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I'd pay 85000 of any currency if they would find a way to stop people destroying sarcasm with sarcasm tags.
It's like shouting JOKE after telling a joke.
Comment by CedarWolf at 06/07/2020 at 19:54 UTC
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Sarcasm is difficult for some folks to pick up on, online. In a text-based media, there's no facial expression, no body language, no vocal tone, etc. All of that meaning and all of those non-verbal cues are lost.
So I'm glad the /s exists. It helps facilitate communication.
It's sort of like having handrails in the handicapped stall in the bathroom. I don't *need* them, but I'm certainly glad they're there for those who do.
Comment by [deleted] at 06/07/2020 at 19:52 UTC
10 upvotes, 1 direct replies
The problem is that people say such things non-sarcastically. Poe's Law is the reason for the "/s" tag. It is necessary, alas.