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I considered including a price tag (... and comes for only $6990 ), but decided against it for being too thick. I also think that using /s markers kinda kills t

• umvi 6y ago
  Poe's law is especially strong with Apple, /s is definitely needed unless you go over the top with praising the price.
  • 411111111111111 6y ago
    > unless you go over the top with praising the price most apple enthusiasts think that the price is spot on and in no way overblown. (i do not have an opinion on the matter as i neither own nor use apple devices) i dont think you can convey any point about apple in a sarcastic manner while omitting a /s tag. there are always people honestly believing the point you're stating sarcastically. this applies to both negative and positive statements
    • youngtaff 6y ago
      I use Apple gear and think it's mostly overpriced. I Need to buy a new MacBookPro and even though I can reclaim the VAT (sales tax) and it'll come out of corporate accounts the price makes me wince Oh and I'd like one without a touch bar but screwed on that front unless I go high end MacBook Air iPhone SE at £400 is pretty reasonably priced though and will be my next phone
• msla 6y ago
  > I also think that using /s markers kinda kills the idea of sarcasm. Tone of voice (and tone of face) are both essential to convey sarcasm over rich channels, and both are lost over text. Now add Poe's Law. In short: Welcome to the wonderful world of autism! /s