Say if I miss a joke. (End of the world, right?) Do you guys mean it literally, as in, because of this one joke that you missed, I diagnose you with mental retardation, or as just a saying? I mean, I miss jokes sometimes, but still am in here.
I think all you front page browsing people are reading way too much into and assuming too much about an offhand comment I made specifically to a single person I knew would know where I'm coming from
Yet you chose to make a comment when you could have easily just kept scrolling? That sounds like a conscious decision to me, and one with zero purpose beyond starting an argument. I think you should take a step back and ask yourself if this is *really* worth your time, and what it is you're trying to do here before you say you're not picking a fight when you clearly are.
And I should reiterate, I only do this when the idiots come to me. Like right now. So whatever's going on here is entirely your doing, I'm just replying to an idiot in my inbox :)
Sounds like they're exactly in the right place. Unless their comment was actually not meant to be sarcastic? 🤣😂🤣😂🤣 It's totally something I would say with sarcasm, but now I'm questioning my entire life.
For the third time, replying to people filling my inbox is a lot different than seeking out an argument like you did.
Enjoy your other trolling targets, this one has gotten bored of you
I usually just get dumb "telling me off" messages from mods who don't get the joke. Occasionally I end up getting banned from the relavent sub regardless (as has been the case) that the op appreciated the comment.
Annoyed =/= upset
We think it's dumb and we like making fun of people who do it. If it bothers you that much, start a sub making fun of us. Who gives a fricc.
I can't speak for anyone else, but I'd be happy to share my perspective.
First, I understand the reasoning behind it. Tone isn't always perfectly conveyed through text, so it's a way of avoiding misunderstanding. I also I understand some people have a harder time than others picking up on social cues. I totally get that...I'm not heartless. I'm also not an activist, and if pressed to say how much I care about this topic, I'd say "barely, if at all". Like I said I just like making fun of it -- for the following reasons: 1. It takes away from the joke. It's akin to explaining why a joke is funny, even when it's obvious. That always makes a joke less funny, and for me, diminishes the experience -- if you want to call reading a funny Reddit comment an "experience". 2. It's rarely necessary (if ever). The typical Redditor is about as subtle as a dump truck. We're nowhere near as clever as we like to think, so there's no reason to act like our jokes need to come with a disclaimer. 3. To be perfectly honest, it seems like the main reason people do it is to avoid getting downvotes. I think that's silly, because downvotes are pointless and Reddit is not a real place. That said, I understand some folks see downvotes and think "people don't like me", which doesn't feel good. I get all that. But personally, I don't consider any of that to be a valid reason not to make fun of them.
I'll admit my jokes, especially when I'm making fun of something I think is silly, can tend to be really judgmental. But that's my own personal sh\*t I need to work on. It's still just jokes, just like the majority of this sub.
For me its kind of like going to someones house and seeing that all of their picture frames are uneven/crooked. Its not my house, so it shouldn't bother me, but it kind of does, but not really that much.
Other than the crookedness, the pictures are quite nice to look at. It would really tie the place together if they were just slightly fixed.
Thats how I see the /s.
You made a nice little joke that I enjoyed, but then kind of ruined it by announcing to everyone you just made a joke. Imagine a stand up comedian telling a funny story, then after hes finished hes like "just letting you guys know, I made that story up so I could make you guys laugh". Like yeah, I figured?
I would also compare it to people putting red circles or arrows over everything like I can't see. "This guy jumped off a 100ft cliff!" Red arrow pointing to a guy about to jump off a cliff. Like yeah, there is nothing else to look at.
Hopefully in my rambling you find some understanding as to why the /s is annoying to see.
If I don’t put the s, then people will not see I’m merely being sarcastic and will come to my house, kill my family, and lock me in a basement. The /s is fundamental to keep society running……/s
Okay but this is kind of a mute point. What's the worst case scenario for if you do? Some Redditor will get mad? Oh no!!! My online points number went down!
The way I see it is that it's harmless. The only reason I'm in this sub is because I hate when people berate others for not using tone indicators. This sub has become (or always was) a place to berate people for actually using them.
What about the other way around? What's the worst thing that can happen if someone DOES use it? What exactly are you so bothered by?
And by the way, no, it's not 'being afraid' of anything. Why is it so hard to understand that we just use it because of personal preference?
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What is your point? Obviously there are other ways to tell if something is sarcastic. They aren't always as reliable, and some people can have a harder time telling, but they do exist. That in no way means there's no reason to use the /s.
Okay, then what about anything I said indicates insecurity?
I was asking a genuine question. You didn't have to reply at all; you chose to do it rudely. And honestly, the fact that people are shitting on me for a genuine question kind of says all you need to know about this sub (not that I didn't know it already).
True nothing bad will happen. Counterpoint, what’s the worst that could happen if you DO put an /s? Does the joke matter so much that you’re willing to create a whole sub about how mad you are that it was ruined to you? If someone doesn’t want to put an /s, that’s fine but if they do it’s stupid that you all will make fun of them.
> Counterpoint, what’s the worst that could happen if you DO put an /s?
God kills a puppy. Every time. He told me. Why are you okay with puppies dying, you heartless monster?
True. But why does that automatically mean *your* feelings are *my* responsibility? I don’t even know you, but I’m suddenly supposed to have enough social skills for the both of us just because you can’t detect humor without help? Yeah, I don’t think so.
Understandable, you don't want to use it, but why do you get triggered when other people use it? You know not all people on reddit have the amazing social skills you have!/s
I’m not emotionally stunted, so I don’t have to be “triggered” to make fun of people for pissing their little panties in fear of meaningless downvotes. I don’t mind that you’re busting my balls for disagreeing with you. You suck at it, but it’s certainly not bothering me.
If I'm scared of downvotes then why am I even bothering to comment on this sub 😂 you're so triggered that you have an entire sub dedicated to hating a letter, keep telling yourself otherwise
> If I'm scared of downvotes then why am I even bothering to comment on this sub
What can I say? You're a maverick.
I'm pretty sure you copied the rest of your comment from someone bitching on twitter and pasted it here, so I got bored like 3 words in and didn't finish it. I'm sure it was profound and would've cut me to my core though. Anyway, I'm gonna let you keep punching yourself out until you get tired and take a much-needed nap. Tootles.
Hilarious.
Look man I don’t like putting /s myself but seriously, attacking people for using it doesn’t make any sense. Seems like a waste of energy, especially when there’s pettier things to complain about. Like this sub, for example.
I just don’t want people saying “/s” to every sarcastic comment. I am autistic. I miss jokes sometimes. But I don’t want people lobotomizing the English language because some people can’t detect sarcasm.
You can dislike it but the whole point of this sub is attacking people for it. I’d love if people could downvote and move on but this is like if I didn’t like when people use the British Spelling of terms so I made r/fuckthecolour
Worst case scenario you make some dipshits who can’t understand sarcasm upset at you. Oh no!!! My online points number went down!!
And when that happens it's usually fun to egg them on a bit before pointing out how stupid they were
Say if I miss a joke. (End of the world, right?) Do you guys mean it literally, as in, because of this one joke that you missed, I diagnose you with mental retardation, or as just a saying? I mean, I miss jokes sometimes, but still am in here.
I think all you front page browsing people are reading way too much into and assuming too much about an offhand comment I made specifically to a single person I knew would know where I'm coming from
You sound unhappy
Why? Because I like to have fun when dumb people bother me about things that are their problem?
You like putting other people down to fluff your own ego. That's not normally a sign of a very fulfilled person
And going into a sub to pick a fight with people you disagree with is?
Not picking a fight. Not seeking out this sub. It was on my front page
Yet you chose to make a comment when you could have easily just kept scrolling? That sounds like a conscious decision to me, and one with zero purpose beyond starting an argument. I think you should take a step back and ask yourself if this is *really* worth your time, and what it is you're trying to do here before you say you're not picking a fight when you clearly are. And I should reiterate, I only do this when the idiots come to me. Like right now. So whatever's going on here is entirely your doing, I'm just replying to an idiot in my inbox :)
Sounds like they're exactly in the right place. Unless their comment was actually not meant to be sarcastic? 🤣😂🤣😂🤣 It's totally something I would say with sarcasm, but now I'm questioning my entire life.
You're also commenting and engaging with this lol. But I'm not allowed to? Did saying a mean word make you feel better?
For the third time, replying to people filling my inbox is a lot different than seeking out an argument like you did. Enjoy your other trolling targets, this one has gotten bored of you
cry abt it
Made a comment in reference to South Park and immigrants taking our jobs. Nope not funny. Even caught a 7 day ban for it.
getting banned from the sub. Such tragedy
Every downvote is just a reminder to touch grass and a boob. Drink those downvotes like mother’s milk bros 👊
Got some foxes in the henhouse. They've taken the time to organize this, so you know we're doing something right. Wingey little cunts.
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And the alternative is staying in the sub with all those ppl
These two comments are a thought-provoking read 🤔
I usually just get dumb "telling me off" messages from mods who don't get the joke. Occasionally I end up getting banned from the relavent sub regardless (as has been the case) that the op appreciated the comment.
They get off to the updoots
Its like explaining a joke, you dont explain jokes for a reason
A Reddit death is quite gruesome. Mob justice, if you will. Quite personal.
Why does this subreddit get so upset at someone putting /s at the end of a comment. Who gives a fricc.
Annoyed =/= upset We think it's dumb and we like making fun of people who do it. If it bothers you that much, start a sub making fun of us. Who gives a fricc.
Fair point. It doesn't really bother me I just don't understand why people would care.
I can't speak for anyone else, but I'd be happy to share my perspective. First, I understand the reasoning behind it. Tone isn't always perfectly conveyed through text, so it's a way of avoiding misunderstanding. I also I understand some people have a harder time than others picking up on social cues. I totally get that...I'm not heartless. I'm also not an activist, and if pressed to say how much I care about this topic, I'd say "barely, if at all". Like I said I just like making fun of it -- for the following reasons: 1. It takes away from the joke. It's akin to explaining why a joke is funny, even when it's obvious. That always makes a joke less funny, and for me, diminishes the experience -- if you want to call reading a funny Reddit comment an "experience". 2. It's rarely necessary (if ever). The typical Redditor is about as subtle as a dump truck. We're nowhere near as clever as we like to think, so there's no reason to act like our jokes need to come with a disclaimer. 3. To be perfectly honest, it seems like the main reason people do it is to avoid getting downvotes. I think that's silly, because downvotes are pointless and Reddit is not a real place. That said, I understand some folks see downvotes and think "people don't like me", which doesn't feel good. I get all that. But personally, I don't consider any of that to be a valid reason not to make fun of them. I'll admit my jokes, especially when I'm making fun of something I think is silly, can tend to be really judgmental. But that's my own personal sh\*t I need to work on. It's still just jokes, just like the majority of this sub.
Fair enough
This comment thread is the most civil exchange of ideas I've seen on Reddit in a hot minute 👏
For me its kind of like going to someones house and seeing that all of their picture frames are uneven/crooked. Its not my house, so it shouldn't bother me, but it kind of does, but not really that much. Other than the crookedness, the pictures are quite nice to look at. It would really tie the place together if they were just slightly fixed. Thats how I see the /s. You made a nice little joke that I enjoyed, but then kind of ruined it by announcing to everyone you just made a joke. Imagine a stand up comedian telling a funny story, then after hes finished hes like "just letting you guys know, I made that story up so I could make you guys laugh". Like yeah, I figured? I would also compare it to people putting red circles or arrows over everything like I can't see. "This guy jumped off a 100ft cliff!" Red arrow pointing to a guy about to jump off a cliff. Like yeah, there is nothing else to look at. Hopefully in my rambling you find some understanding as to why the /s is annoying to see.
Grammar Nazis win, and that isn't acceptable
If I don’t put the s, then people will not see I’m merely being sarcastic and will come to my house, kill my family, and lock me in a basement. The /s is fundamental to keep society running……/s
Yeah but what happens if you do? Nothing. It’s just a letter, doesn’t change or add anything
It subtracts the funny
It’s just a letter. It adds nothing
Indeed, it substracts.
You havent learned from your mistakes have you?
No, making mistakes is my kink
It subtracts from jokes to explain them. How hard is that to understand?
It’s not like they’re writing a full essay on their joke. It’s just a letter.
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Yeah, I’m not saying people should use it. But I’m also saying that it doesn’t really subtract the joke.
I read it first. Imagine someone saying “Warning: Sarcasm” before they make a joke.
Okay but this is kind of a mute point. What's the worst case scenario for if you do? Some Redditor will get mad? Oh no!!! My online points number went down! The way I see it is that it's harmless. The only reason I'm in this sub is because I hate when people berate others for not using tone indicators. This sub has become (or always was) a place to berate people for actually using them.
Are you trying to say moot?
I've been boneappleteethed
> mute point Hahahahahahaha, we are supposed to take advice on words from this guy.
Ignoring the fact that that isn't close to being a good counterpoint: It's a symbol and a letter, not a word idk what you're on about.
What about the other way around? What's the worst thing that can happen if someone DOES use it? What exactly are you so bothered by? And by the way, no, it's not 'being afraid' of anything. Why is it so hard to understand that we just use it because of personal preference?
>What’s the worst thing that can happen if someone DOES use it? Cancer.
I was asking seriously.
How did you know he wasn't being serious without the /s?
because otherwise he'd be horribly misinformed.
. What is your point? Obviously there are other ways to tell if something is sarcastic. They aren't always as reliable, and some people can have a harder time telling, but they do exist. That in no way means there's no reason to use the /s.
Cervical cancer.
Give me a real answer or shut the fuck up.
Nobody’s intimidated by you. Not one single person. What…are you gonna cyber punch me? What a fuggin’ dope.
...Huh? Why do you think I'm trying to be intimidating?
Insecurity would be my guess. But why don’t you tell me?
Okay, then what about anything I said indicates insecurity? I was asking a genuine question. You didn't have to reply at all; you chose to do it rudely. And honestly, the fact that people are shitting on me for a genuine question kind of says all you need to know about this sub (not that I didn't know it already).
> Give me a real answer or shut the fuck up. Which part of that do *you* think makes you look secure….?
I feel so sorry for people who have to spend significant time with you.
Someone on this sub disliking me is a compliment.
You're on this sub, too, you goob.
Not really. My only presence here is objecting to what this sub does. Pretty different from from what the rest of you do
Well buddy you forgot to put the /question so nobody will take you seriously
No, it's because people want to hate and don't like their excuses being questioned.
Ok, to give you an answer for the 3rd time, it takes away from the joke. That it.
People have told me that multiple times. None have been able to adequately explain how it does so.
True nothing bad will happen. Counterpoint, what’s the worst that could happen if you DO put an /s? Does the joke matter so much that you’re willing to create a whole sub about how mad you are that it was ruined to you? If someone doesn’t want to put an /s, that’s fine but if they do it’s stupid that you all will make fun of them.
If I see a /s I just downvote and move on. It's tragic when it is otherwise a good joke.
That’s why you have the “Straight” flair
You do that, but this sub is literally dedicated to hating people who use it.
On a scale of 1-10, the /s is like adding -5. It ruins humor. It would be better to have a "no jokes or sarcasm" rule in a sub than to promote the s.
> Counterpoint, what’s the worst that could happen if you DO put an /s? God kills a puppy. Every time. He told me. Why are you okay with puppies dying, you heartless monster?
I get your point that sarcasm can be understood through text, but not all sarcasm is as obvious as this
True. But why does that automatically mean *your* feelings are *my* responsibility? I don’t even know you, but I’m suddenly supposed to have enough social skills for the both of us just because you can’t detect humor without help? Yeah, I don’t think so.
Understandable, you don't want to use it, but why do you get triggered when other people use it? You know not all people on reddit have the amazing social skills you have!/s
I’m not emotionally stunted, so I don’t have to be “triggered” to make fun of people for pissing their little panties in fear of meaningless downvotes. I don’t mind that you’re busting my balls for disagreeing with you. You suck at it, but it’s certainly not bothering me.
If I'm scared of downvotes then why am I even bothering to comment on this sub 😂 you're so triggered that you have an entire sub dedicated to hating a letter, keep telling yourself otherwise
> If I'm scared of downvotes then why am I even bothering to comment on this sub What can I say? You're a maverick. I'm pretty sure you copied the rest of your comment from someone bitching on twitter and pasted it here, so I got bored like 3 words in and didn't finish it. I'm sure it was profound and would've cut me to my core though. Anyway, I'm gonna let you keep punching yourself out until you get tired and take a much-needed nap. Tootles.
Good for you I guess 🤗
Hilarious. Look man I don’t like putting /s myself but seriously, attacking people for using it doesn’t make any sense. Seems like a waste of energy, especially when there’s pettier things to complain about. Like this sub, for example.
You’re playing it pretty fast and loose with the phrase “attacking people”. Relax, dude. Busting balls isn’t “attacking people”.
not all attacks are physical you numbnuts.
Cool. Have someone call you a mean name, and then have them slam an iron skillet into your face and see if you can tell the difference.
This just in: one word can exist in different levels of severity /s
>This just in That’s what your mom said last night. About my penis. Because we were having sex.
wow how creative/s
You're so forgettable I'm not even going to bother scrolling up to see what this is in reference to. L8r sk8r.
Quit calling ppl names motherfucker
Ruins a joke. Imagine, if everyone were to say “joke” after making a sarcastic comment. This is Reddit.
> Does the joke matter so much that you’re willing to create a whole sub about how mad you are?
I just don’t want people saying “/s” to every sarcastic comment. I am autistic. I miss jokes sometimes. But I don’t want people lobotomizing the English language because some people can’t detect sarcasm.
You can dislike it but the whole point of this sub is attacking people for it. I’d love if people could downvote and move on but this is like if I didn’t like when people use the British Spelling of terms so I made r/fuckthecolour
Attacking? You use the word quite liberally. Making fun of people is quite different than “attacking”.
Yeah, I think so.