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> the sarc mark is just a ligature for /s The use of which is a curiously American phenomenon. Since the essence of sarcasm is scathing subtlety, writing "/s"
by DrinkMoreAle 4y ago
> the sarc mark is just a ligature for /s
The use of which is a curiously American phenomenon.
Since the essence of sarcasm is scathing subtlety, writing "/s" looks rather, odd?
..... and perhaps here, I should pre-empt replies from those who think they need sarcasm pointing out to them, to say you have missed the point! It certainly highlights a difference between the US and British piss-taking culture.
EDIT: Though come to think of it, I have seen a few Brits writing "/s" on Reddit. Probably because they don't want their posts downvoted (and loose imaginary internet points) by those from the US who don't share the piss take.
- benj111 4y agoAs a Brit I think /s is occasionally useful. Sarcasm often depends on tone of voice, plus on the internet no one knows you're a dog, so I'll sometimes add it to things that could be misinterpreted.
- DrinkMoreAle 4y ago[flagged]
- mock-possum 4y agoWriting /s is essentially making fun of the people who might need the /s. It’s saying “I shouldn’t have to mark this as sarcasm, but you’re not smart enough to recognize it as such, so I’m marking it for you, stupid.”