 Godfrey Daniel says: [via Mulleflupp's Punctuation clip] This is an interesting idea, and this new punctuation mark could definitely have some usefulness, but the great fun of written sarcasm, for me, is in the detection. The element of uncertainty stimulates the brain, and a fine-tuning of one's perception. ... that and a bus ticket will get you uptown~ Cheers ! egs and this new punctuation mark could definitely have some usefulnessWhat next, Mr D, smileys? I agree with the need. And I'm ok with the little ~. But it looks a little tame to be used for sarcasm. The element of uncertainty stimulates the brain, and a fine-tuning of one's perception.I think a new punctuation mark will put an end to sarcasm. I don't like it. I'm an advocate of leaving some things ambiguous, subtle, undefined.. My comment about its potential usefulness resulted from thinking about communication in work / business with someone not known well. It is very much like a smiley, albeit a more adult version of announcement, or instruction, as to how one should respond. Like the applause sign in the TV studio. I agree completely, Miss Haraya, and these are the reasons that it hasn't gone anywhere; this was written in '01. I think a new punctuation mark will put an end to sarcasm. I don't like it. I'm an advocate of leaving some things ambiguous, subtle, undefined..I don't agree! I LOVE the idea of a sarcasm mark! IMO it wouldn't put an end to sarcasm at all, quite the opposite! It would accentuate it, celebrate it and even encourage it. I mean, haven't we all refrained some time from writing something sarcastic, for the exact reason that it could be misunderstood? Also, what's the good of sarcasm if people don't 'get it' anyway? I'm totally ALL FOR anything, that helps facilitate communication and understanding between people, so I personally am gonna adopt the ~ that's for sure, as I have s... the element of uncertainty stimulates the brain, and a fine-tuning of one's perception. I'm an advocate of leaving some things ambiguous, subtle, undefined.(PS) I agree, but I don't get this thrill on forums, but in the real world instead. Body language and tone of voice are all elements in that experience for me. Written communications, should by their very nature be as non-ambiguous as possible IMO where we don't have the luxury of body language and so on. I mean isn't the whole reason we write anything at all, because we would like to get something across? To be understood? Yeah, I reckon so. Well, maybe not everyone, but I do. Misunderstood sarcasm amount to throwing pearls before swine  And many a pearl have I here squandered. Er, technically nothing has yet been invented. This is an idea. Create the mark, then brag about having invented it. I suggest a wee little withering vine. You missed it. He suggested the tilde ~ Written communications, should by their very nature be as non-ambiguous as possible IMO where we don't have the luxury of body language and so on.I believe in the luxury of context in writing and I'm willing to take pains to read into ambiguity. Anyway, I understand the clarity you guys long for so yeah. I'm unsure about this, but that doesn't mean I oppose it... This meme has gained relevant consideration, if you want to unify the system, read this... http://rathausartprojects.com/blog/2008/11/21/shift-3-pound-it-out/ Super idea! Need to come up with a variation to denote sardonic humor, hyperbole and the rhetorical question mark. Perhaps the vernacular device of interjecting "deez nutz" into your composition would convey your intentions. |
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