Posted by Amelia_in_StPaul on June 21, 2009, at 19:52:14
In reply to Re: Rules - What constitutes an infraction? » Amelia_in_StPaul, posted by gardenergirl on June 21, 2009, at 12:27:58
Oh, you're right. Sarcasm is *so* hard to detect.
(My tone of voice for demonstrative purposes only and not for offense).
> > Infractions:
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> > 1. Actual words, not intent. In therapy, people learn that they can't mind read. One shouldn't have to mind read here.
> >
> > 2. Sarcasm directed towards a person. Sarcasm is easy to detect. Sarcasm employs actual words. Therefore, #2 is in line with #1.
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> I don't understand how one could possibly detect sarcasm without some supposition of the writer's intent. From where I sit, that sets #2 in opposition to #1.
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> gg
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