As hard as I try, it is inevitable that something I write will be misinterpreted. That is one downside to all of the online communication. And I have always been a re-reader of everything (even texts) because I want it to come across as accurately as possible. I recently posted a thread in one of my classes that was dripping with sarcasm (towards an article, not directed at anyone in the class) and also had what was supposed to be my disclaimer paragraph that stated outright what I was really saying. Nope. I was actually surprised that I was taken to be so uneducated and negative towards the topic, considering how much dialogue I’ve had in previous threads.
Lesson to be learned: Try not to be so sarcastic!
I hate it when that happens! One time I posted my opinion on something and was trying to be objective as possible. Well I guess I did not read carefully because my thoughts were taken the same way yours were.
Funny thing…I picked up The Barometer, OSU’s student paper today, and there was an article that addressed exactly this topic. What sticks with me is the line, “there is no font for sarcasm”. Apparently, it’s difficult to communicate sarcasm via text and email…who knew?
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If anyone is interested in the article, it’s here: http://www.dailybarometer.com/proofread-before-you-press-send-1.2979552#.UQyY9Uqjcqs. And until I went looking, I had no idea the Barometer was online. So, there you have it!