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[Blackhawk The Apollyon]

Since much (not all) sarcasm is more readily identified by tone and inflection of the spoken word, I was wondering if we could start an internet trend by picking some way of identifying sarcasm. A certain font, color, or other means might be helpful here and elsewhere.

I thought italics might be an easy way, but i put it to you folks. Cause your so smart and all.

Any Ideas?

[Ravus]

I think its a great idea. After all I'm all for helping out the fine individuals that can't figure out context clues

[Stellaria]

Ravus, I liked your comic sans better.

Also, this is a great idea. Nothing could possibly go wrong.

[Ravus]

No no no, comic sans is the trolling voice... and I'd totally forgotten about it, thanks for reminding me! *cackles*

[Stellaria]

I don't want to live in this box anymore.

[Dominick Stoneskull]

Wait, I thought sarcasm was indicated by a purple font color. I've been misreading Silk for years!

In all seriousness, if the sarcastic exchange over the internet between two native English-speakers takes more than this...

Poster 1: I totally love it when people show up to weapons check with stuff they know won't pass!
Poster 2: What? Really? I don't think it's the weapons checker's responsibility to hold the hands of experienced fighters every step of the way.
Poster 1: Dude, that was sarcasm.
Poster 2: Ah, upon re-reading your post, I see that. I have clearly misunderstood your intent. My bad.
Poster 1: It's cool. Anyway, getting back to what we were talking about...

...then someone needs to revisit how one uses language to communicate. It's not the community's responsibility to hold the hands of adults every step of the way.

[Ilyas ibn Yahya]

[!] is a method of punctuation for sarcasm.
[?] for rhetorical questions.

[Dudley S. Grimes]

I used Sarcasm once.

Someone thought I actually enjoyed Wedding Crashers.





Sarcasm.
Not even once.

[Jack Stewart III]

/Sarcasm
or
/WeaponsGradeSarcasm

[Sarus]

Sarc Mark

[Stellaria]

Pointing out your sarcasm negates the amusement potential.

[Silk]

Wait, I thought sarcasm was indicated by a purple font color. I've been misreading Silk for years!

See? Now I'm much more of a bitch than you all thought.

[Jack Stewart III]

Pointing out your sarcasm negates the amusement potential.

But alas, some of us have the abilities to seriously butthurt others with our sarcasm. Sometimes telling others that we're merely speaking in jest, is the only thing that keeps people out of the butthurt-hospital...

[Stellaria]

Too bad so sad.

[Keelin aka. Sam]

Since much (not all) sarcasm is more readily identified by tone and inflection of the spoken word, I was wondering if we could start an internet trend by picking some way of identifying sarcasm. A certain font, color, or other means might be helpful here and elsewhere.

I thought italics might be an easy way, but i put it to you folks. Cause your so smart and all.

Any Ideas?

*you're

[Dudley S. Grimes]

SPACE KNIGHTS!!!

[Olos]

Pointing out your sarcasm negates the amusement potential.

But alas, some of us have the abilities to seriously butthurt others with our sarcasm. Sometimes telling others that we're merely speaking in jest, is the only thing that keeps people out of the butthurt-hospital...

That's where the amusement potential comes in.

[Gorbag]

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irony_punctuation

[Spiderling]

Fact: In speech, sarcasm is denoted by tone and related contextual clues.
Fact: In text, it becomes exponentially easier to detect sarcasm once you know what sort of contextual clues the writer is likely to include.
Fact: Any special system for denoting sarcasm on the boards will have a learning curve for new members, even if it's only the time before which they're made aware of it.

Therefore: Those people who least know the contextual clues left by board members here and are therefore most in need of the assistance of a system for denoting sarcasm (new people) are the least likely to know of it and be able to properly read/utilize it.  As their knowledge grows, their need shrinks.

Conclusion: Doomed idea is doomed.

[Maker Magpie]

[sarcasm] This is a great idea. I fully endorse this idea. [/sarcasm]

[Ravus]

Fact: In speech, sarcasm is denoted by tone and related contextual clues.
Fact: In text, it becomes exponentially easier to detect sarcasm once you know what sort of contextual clues the writer is likely to include.
Fact: Any special system for denoting sarcasm on the boards will have a learning curve for new members, even if it's only the time before which they're made aware of it.

Therefore: Those people who least know the contextual clues left by board members here and are therefore most in need of the assistance of a system for denoting sarcasm (new people) are the least likely to know of it and be able to properly read/utilize it.  As their knowledge grows, their need shrinks.

Conclusion: Doomed idea is doomed.

Fact: you took this **** seriously

Fact: that was silly of you

Fact: I only had 2 facts, but now I have three. **** yo' couch.