Like the last response to this question
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I am sure if these people that say this get the joke then most others (especially non Christians) will also
2006-09-30 06:55:04 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Some people dont have a sense of humor or are overly sensitive. So those people stating they are being sarcastic are reassuring them that they have nothing to worry about and it was just a joke. Also, not to make themselves look like an *ss. Well.. for me anyway
2006-09-30 06:59:03 · answer #1 · answered by Kelly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know some people that even when I am speaking aloud, I need to add a caveat "I said sarcastically," since they cannot pick up on the tone of voice. Online, there are no tone-of-voice clues, so it may be necessary.
2006-09-30 07:21:41 · answer #2 · answered by Theodore R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sarcasm is usually conveyed in a person's tone of voice. Since "tone of typing" is much harder to interpret, people will sometimes mention that they are being sarcastic to help clarify their point.
2006-09-30 07:24:35 · answer #3 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it's hard to convey one's real emotions in script. If I say, "I love hippies" people may actually believe I love hippies, when really I hate them. Sarcasm in writing, can often be interpretted two ways, which is why it's helpful to say so.
10 points please. :)
Booyakasha!
2006-09-30 07:03:16 · answer #4 · answered by Reasoner 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people take things too seriously sometimes.
2006-09-30 06:58:28 · answer #5 · answered by High-strung Guitarist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, when we're writing/typing, you can't hear our voices and can't tell that we are being serious or not. *shrug* The answer guy was mostly just_trying_to be a jerk.
2006-09-30 06:59:18 · answer #6 · answered by Suraya 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some are just too simple to see it...So, ya spelling it out for them...remove any doubt
2006-09-30 06:59:43 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to save face
2006-09-30 06:58:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't like the implied sarcasm of your question.
sarcasm should be a TOS violation. hrmph!
2006-09-30 07:05:53 · answer #9 · answered by St. Anthony of Y!Answers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when typing you cannot use body language and facial expressions.
2006-09-30 06:58:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋