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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 Digging_For_Ostrich at 06/07/2020 at 19:55 UTC
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If you want to facilitate communication, why choose sarcasm as the method to deliver your message? If you want to be clear, be clear, don't use a method of communication intended to deceive.
If you don't want to ruin the whole point of being sarcastic, just commit to the joke. If people don't get it, and that bothers you, just don't be sarcastic to start with.
Tagging sarcasm ruins sarcasm entirely, the same way shouting JOKE after telling a joke removes the humour in the joke.