A few examples include s*x questions on askreddit, “this” comments, nolife powermods, jokes being more frequent than actual answers

  • Hazzia@discuss.tchncs.de
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    1 year ago

    I get the objective need for the /s in this particular context, but we absolutely should add “using /s when the sarcasm should be obvious for anyone with basic reading comprehension skills” to the list

    • Yulia@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      1 year ago

      I don’t agree, /s is immensely useful for neurodivergent people, some of which cannot recognize sarcasm at all.

      Also, really often something that is “obvious sarcasm” for you is a genuinely held belief by someone online. Nothing is too ridiculous for the internet

      • WarmSoda@lemm.ee
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        1 year ago

        Maybe internet forums aren’t the best place for people that can’t recognize context.

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              1 year ago

              No but they’re here (and we should be being as inclusive as possible if we want Lemmy to be successful), so it makes no sense to shut the doors on them just because a couple of people don’t like seeing /s .

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      1 year ago

      Sadly, I understand your point, but feel that I need to remind you of Poe’s Law. I think the /s is required because shit is all too real