Posted by Elizabeth on April 11, 2002, at 17:06:00
In reply to Re: irony and blocking, posted by Dr. Bob on April 8, 2002, at 11:36:23
> > 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...
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> 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.
What bothers me about "The Rules" is that I can't read other people's minds. (Well, that generally bothers me. :-) ) Some of the people here are very sensitive and are easily offended. 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).
> The tricky thing about taking the person into account is it can seem like favoritism...
I agree. The same standard should apply to everyone. If a distinction is to be made, it should be based on the context, not on the individual making the remark.
> > PPS. Spike emails that he is blocked until June 2003. I think he might be exaggerating a little. What do you think? ;o)
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> I think that's what I posted. See above.My goodness. What did he do? I think I must have missed something.
-elizabeth
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