1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 QUOTE (Mandalorian Hunter @ Mar 21 2008, 01:28 PM)Sarcasm is wonderful when used in any way possible. On this forum it's not too good, but there we go. It's good and funny when used properly, and if the person using it has established that they're not an asshole. It's tough when someone joins the board, and right off the bat they lay on the heavy sarcasm, and it's stated in such a way that it's hard to tell if they're being good-naturedly sarcastic or trying to piss people off. It's also hard to tell because they haven't taken the time to let people get to know them and establish that they're here to contribute in a civil manner. Some join here and misuse sarcasm, but have good intentions. After some missteps, they adjust and blend in nicely. Some join, misuse it on purpose to get a rise out of people and show us how "intellectually superior" they are, but they're only showing us what an asshole they are. We've seen our share of newbies from the latter group lately, haven't we? Sarcasm is an art, especially in written form. There are people here who have yet to master it (yet they think they have), and shouldn't be using it without smiley backup. Sarcasm is a dangerous tool, and shouldn't be used without proper training! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandalorian Hunter Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Mar 21 2008, 06:23 PM) We've seen our share of newbies from the latter group lately, haven't we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 QUOTE (snowdog2112 @ Mar 21 2008, 01:05 AM) Yeah, this is a really good poll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Mar 21 2008, 02:23 PM) QUOTE (Mandalorian Hunter @ Mar 21 2008, 01:28 PM)Sarcasm is wonderful when used in any way possible. On this forum it's not too good, but there we go. It's good and funny if the person using it has established that they're not an asshole. It's tough when someone joins the board, and right off the bat they lay on the heavy sarcasm, and it's stated in such a way that it's hard to tell if they're being good-naturedly sarcastic or trying to piss people off. It's also hard to tell because they haven't taken the time to let people get to know them and establish that they're here to contribute in a civil manner. Some join here and misuse sarcasm, but have good intentions. After some missteps, they adjust and blend in nicely. Some join, misuse it on purpose to get a rise out of people and show us how "intellectually superior" they are, but they're only showing us what an asshole they are. We've seen our share of newbies from the latter group lately, haven't we? Sarcasm is an art, especially in written form. There are people here who have yet to master it (yet they think they have), and shouldn't be using it without smiley backup. Sarcasm is a dangerous tool, and shouldn't be used without proper training! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 QUOTE (lerxt1990 @ Mar 21 2008, 03:08 PM) QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Mar 21 2008, 02:23 PM) QUOTE (Mandalorian Hunter @ Mar 21 2008, 01:28 PM)Sarcasm is wonderful when used in any way possible. On this forum it's not too good, but there we go. It's good and funny if the person using it has established that they're not an asshole. It's tough when someone joins the board, and right off the bat they lay on the heavy sarcasm, and it's stated in such a way that it's hard to tell if they're being good-naturedly sarcastic or trying to piss people off. It's also hard to tell because they haven't taken the time to let people get to know them and establish that they're here to contribute in a civil manner. Some join here and misuse sarcasm, but have good intentions. After some missteps, they adjust and blend in nicely. Some join, misuse it on purpose to get a rise out of people and show us how "intellectually superior" they are, but they're only showing us what an asshole they are. We've seen our share of newbies from the latter group lately, haven't we? Sarcasm is an art, especially in written form. There are people here who have yet to master it (yet they think they have), and shouldn't be using it without smiley backup. Sarcasm is a dangerous tool, and shouldn't be used without proper training! You're not in the latter group, you idiot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweezil Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Mar 21 2008, 06:23 PM) show us how "intellectually superior" you are Is that a dare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 QUOTE (Mrs. Huck Rogers @ Mar 21 2008, 03:10 PM) QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Mar 21 2008, 06:23 PM) show us how "intellectually superior" you are Is that a dare? It's a double-dog dare! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweezil Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Mar 21 2008, 07:11 PM) QUOTE (Mrs. Huck Rogers @ Mar 21 2008, 03:10 PM) QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Mar 21 2008, 06:23 PM) show us how "intellectually superior" you are Is that a dare? It's a double-dog dare! I see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Well, well..... Sarcasm, eh? I'm SO glad that it has now been officially sanctioned by our esteemed community here. We wouldn't want folk to get the wrong impression that it was the lowest form of wit now, would we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweezil Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 I voted " don't care" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 QUOTE (Mrs. Huck Rogers @ Mar 21 2008, 07:16 PM) I voted " don't care" Thats nice , dear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Analog Kelly Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Love it......and know how to use it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkt2112 Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Sarcasm I use sarcasm frequently. Sometimes, too much. It has started to rub off on my kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 I think sarcastic people should be taken out back and shot. Every damn one of them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady April Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Sarcasm is great. Real life is soo f**king mundane and serious that if we do not have silliness and sarcasm then life would certainly suck. That is why farts and toilet humor make the world a better place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Skip ahead to 3:18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choose/the/light Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 QUOTE (Mandalorian Hunter @ Mar 21 2008, 09:31 AM) QUOTE (Choose/the/light @ Mar 21 2008, 05:13 AM) I HATE SARCASM!!!!!! Please tell me that wasn't your attempt at sarcasm, because that was a poor attempt if it was one. And I'm actually being truthful here, not 'playing' in the spirit of the thread. well that was some great sarcasm by you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 QUOTE (Choose/the/light @ Mar 21 2008, 10:13 PM) QUOTE (Mandalorian Hunter @ Mar 21 2008, 09:31 AM) QUOTE (Choose/the/light @ Mar 21 2008, 05:13 AM) I HATE SARCASM!!!!!! Please tell me that wasn't your attempt at sarcasm, because that was a poor attempt if it was one. And I'm actually being truthful here, not 'playing' in the spirit of the thread. well that was some great sarcasm by you I don't think you've quite got the hang of this sarcasm lark, mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choose/the/light Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 I use sarcasm all the time when talking to people, I couldn't live without it. I'm not sure whether people can tell when i'm being sarcastic on the board though, its hard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 I've learned to use my sarcasm for the goodness of Humanity... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaye Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Oh, I love sarcasm. So does my mum. Well we all do, really. Although my nan used to tell Mum that sarcasm loses you friends... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lerxt1990 Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Mar 21 2008, 05:43 PM) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-FDW1shmqA Skip ahead to 3:18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandtheftcow Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Mar 21 2008, 01:23 PM)Some join here and misuse sarcasm, but have good intentions. After some missteps, they adjust and blend in nicely. Some join, misuse it on purpose to get a rise out of people and show us how "intellectually superior" they are, but they're only showing us what an asshole they are. We've seen our share of newbies from the latter group lately, haven't we? Can't I do all those things? Except that blend in thing. Conformity is bad. I think Sesame Street taught me that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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