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[-] technojamin@lemmy.world 15 points 1 year ago

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

[-] blivet@artemis.camp 2 points 1 year ago

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 1 year ago

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

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