Jer? I think we have a solution for you.
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Jer? I think we have a solution for you.
Sarcastic Font
or
Sorta 'reverse italics' to denote sarcasm.
Like:
Now, all we have to do is get everyone to install 'sarcastic-enabled' versions of fonts and we're all set!
(Boy...here's a one statement where a sarcastic font would've helped.)
Props to Genghis Ares for spotting this and mentioning it in another thread!
or
Sorta 'reverse italics' to denote sarcasm.
Like:
Now, all we have to do is get everyone to install 'sarcastic-enabled' versions of fonts and we're all set!
(Boy...here's a one statement where a sarcastic font would've helped.)
Props to Genghis Ares for spotting this and mentioning it in another thread!
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Re: Jer? I think we have a solution for you.
Well, I posted the link. But I thought metcarfre mentioned needing a sarcastic font.
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Re: Jer? I think we have a solution for you.
Matt wrote:Did you mean Matt?
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Um...is my aging memory playing up again? Wasn't it Jer that made the statement that "Sarcasm is lost on the Internet" or similar?
Re: Jer? I think we have a solution for you.
oh, maybe, I dunno - I was the one failing to pick up on it in the alcoholism thread.
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I am not angry at you.
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Re: Jer? I think we have a solution for you.
Yeah, but seeing as I thought the site was cool enough to mention independently in the forums, so I wasn't thinking of a specific instance.
'Course, if you want to feel this has been directed at you, be my guest!
...hmm, the most recent news over there is dated 2004, so I'm sure [sarcasm]that worked well.[/sarcasm]
'Course, if you want to feel this has been directed at you, be my guest!
...hmm, the most recent news over there is dated 2004, so I'm sure [sarcasm]that worked well.[/sarcasm]
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Re: Jer? I think we have a solution for you.
Perhaps we should use a special font color or something.
Let's See:
Those pants look good on you.
You are so pretty.
I think you're just so clever.
It's not you, it me.
Let's See:
Those pants look good on you.
You are so pretty.
I think you're just so clever.
It's not you, it me.
Re: Jer? I think we have a solution for you.
Ooo!
Can we do this? Paul?
Can we do this? Paul?
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Re: Jer? I think we have a solution for you.
I just assume that everything everyone says over the internet is in a sarcastic tone.
~I'm probably not serious~
Oh and you can just call me Dave.
No need for the whole screen name.
Oh and you can just call me Dave.
No need for the whole screen name.
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Re: Jer? I think we have a solution for you.
I like to think everyone talks like they do when they talk to puppies.
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Re: Jer? I think we have a solution for you.
I sorta like how Graham asked Paul over the forums when he sees him in real life.
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Re: Jer? I think we have a solution for you.
I think that's the only way to activate his Super Moderator Powers.
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Re: Jer? I think we have a solution for you.
(blows the conch to summon Paul)
Gooooooorgeous!
Gooooooorgeous!
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Re: Jer? I think we have a solution for you.
THIS IS THE DUMBEST THING I'VE EVER HEARD OF. YOU GUYS ARE A BUNCH OF TARD MONKEYS. I OUGHTA SMACK YOU UPSIDE THE HEAD.
FYI CAPS IS MY SARCASTIC FONT.
IDIOTS
FYI CAPS IS MY SARCASTIC FONT.
IDIOTS
*
Re: Jer? I think we have a solution for you.
Dave-O_Boy wrote:I just assume that everything everyone says over the internet is in a sarcastic tone.
I assume everyone on the internet is always totally serious, thus justifying my frequent righteous indignation and long-winded rants about why everyone other than me is dumb.
Re: Jer? I think we have a solution for you.
On another forum I'm on it was decided that sarcasm was to be typed in green.
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Graham wrote:Ooo!
Can we do this? Paul?
Pretty please with a cherry on top!
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Re: Jer? I think we have a solution for you.
Sarcastic font would help, especially in Huckleberry Finn, maybe it will stop people from getting outraged! (Man do I wish I had some sarcastic font...)
Re: Jer? I think we have a solution for you.
i've wanted this for years! be easier to just popularise this, though.
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Re: Jer? I think we have a solution for you.
Of course, I've stated previous to this thread that popularized methods of conveying intonation and other subtleties of meaning within text-only media already exist.
Glad to see that everyone is aware of what is right under their noses. ;-P
<j/k>
Glad to see that everyone is aware of what is right under their noses. ;-P
<j/k>
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Re: Jer? I think we have a solution for you.
Graham wrote:Ooo!
Can we do this? Paul?
Sure we can. Custom BB Codes are a part of phpBB3. It would be easy to set up a [sarcasm] tag that changes the text color (or does any other desired formatting). The only question is: what do we want it to be?
/// I love talking to you ///
I love talking to you
I love talking to you
~I love talking to you~
I love talking to you
The following is sarcasm-> I love talking to you <-The preceding was sarcasm
It could even be a different font.
The real trick is that if we implement something like this, people have to actually use it. Because sarcasm becomes less funny the more you point it out, I suspect that some people will not use the tags in order to try to be subtle, and thereby invalidate the whole thing. I think the only way it will work is if we band together as a forum and decide to take everything someone says at face value unless they use the tags.
For instance, if someone says: "Glad to see that everyone is aware of what is right under their noses", then we should conclude that this person is genuinely happy to that everyone is well informed.
Re: Jer? I think we have a solution for you.
paul i think the "can we do this" was specifically the backwards italics
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Re: Jer? I think we have a solution for you.
Cybren wrote:paul i think the "can we do this" was specifically the backwards italics
Oh. Then no.
I can specify the backwards italic typeface all I want, but unless everyone has it installed on their computer, they won't see it. Such is the problem with fonts on the internet.
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Re: Jer? I think we have a solution for you.
I think if you order everyone to do it, they will.
I for one would love a sarcasm, thingie.
I for one would love a sarcasm, thingie.
Re: Jer? I think we have a solution for you.
Paul wrote:The following is sarcasm-> I love talking to you <-The preceding was sarcasm
Sold!
I actually have no useful suggestion.
Also, I agree with your postulation on people not using it.
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