Posted by SLS on June 21, 2009, at 20:13:01
In reply to Re: Rules - What constitutes an infraction? » gardenergirl, posted by Amelia_in_StPaul on June 21, 2009, at 19:52:14
> Oh, you're right. Sarcasm is *so* hard to detect.
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> (My tone of voice for demonstrative purposes only and not for offense).Sarcasm is sort of like a pornography. It is hard to define for legal purposes, but I know it when I see it.
It really is a tough call, but Dr. Bob seems to make sarcasm one of his pet peeves. I guess he feels that he knows it when he sees it, too.
Unless the sarcasm is completely undisguised, it is difficult to pull out any one sentence from a post as an example of the sarcasm contained within it. Yet, it is sarcasm that can sometimes cut the deepest.
- Scott
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