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[–] technojamin@lemmy.world 15 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It’s because sarcasm is usually indicated with vocal intonations, which is lost in text.

[–] blivet@artemis.camp 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Sure, but for some reason there doesn't seem to be the same difficulty in print. I don't recall any warnings about the use of sarcasm or irony in style guides before the internet era, and no one seemed to feel the need for anything like "/s".

[–] Murdoc@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago

"Oh sure, that's a great idea." he said sarcastically.