Re: irony and blocking

Posted by Dr. Bob on April 11, 2002, at 23:44:19

In reply to Re: irony and blocking - Dr. Bob, Zo, posted by Elizabeth on April 11, 2002, at 17:06:00

> > > I read Beardy's post as ironic. And this form, and your criteria, really handicap, even punish, irony. The capability for irony is an adult quality...
> >
> > But is it supportive?
>
> I think it's reasonable to distinguish irony from sarcasm. When you're being sarcastic, there's a good chance you might be hurting somebody's feelings. Irony isn't necessarily sarcasm, though.
But is it supportive?
> What bothers me about "The Rules" is that I can't read other people's minds... It's hard for me to guess what might upset a hypersensitive person even if I specifically go through something I've written looking for "potentially offensive" bits. I think there's a real problem with trying to follow a rule that has to do with someone else's subjective state of mind (and I do try to follow this rule).
Thanks for trying. It's not always easy, and no one's perfect.
Bob

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Besides, nobody says Down with that anymore (nm) » OCDdiddy Zo 4/8/02
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Re: Dr. Bob: question about blocking trouble 4/8/02
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follow the link?. .. duh. . .. (nm) » Dr. Bob Zo 4/9/02
Re: follow the link?. .. duh. . .. » Zo wendy b. 4/10/02
Re: irony and blocking - Dr. Bob, Zo Elizabeth 4/11/02
Spike Blocked That Long?? IsoM 4/11/02
Re: irony and blocking Dr. Bob 4/11/02
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Proof » Dr. Bob IsoM 4/12/02
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innocent until proven guilty? (nm) mist 4/12/02
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Re: universally acceptable standard Dr. Bob 4/12/02
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Civility and the Rules of the Board » IsoM Mark H. 4/12/02
Re: Civility and the Rules of the Board » Mark H. IsoM 4/13/02
Re: Proof Dr. Bob 4/13/02
Re: irony and blocking » Dr. Bob Elizabeth 4/19/02
Re: irony and blocking Dr. Bob 4/19/02
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Re: irony and blocking » Zo jay 4/27/02

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