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Posted by Oddipus Rex on April 20, 2003, at 16:50:00
In reply to Re: please be civil » tina, posted by Dr. Bob on April 15, 2003, at 13:56:25
Keep up the good work!
Posted by Oddipus Rex on April 20, 2003, at 17:09:24
In reply to Thanks Dr Bob, posted by Oddipus Rex on April 20, 2003, at 16:50:00
> Keep up the good work!
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>I was just inspired by the recent rash of gratitude posts. I guess saying thanks is always civil.
Posted by ayuda on April 20, 2003, at 17:31:43
In reply to Re: Thanks Dr Bob, posted by Oddipus Rex on April 20, 2003, at 17:09:24
> > Keep up the good work!
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> I was just inspired by the recent rash of gratitude posts. I guess saying thanks is always civil.Actually, there are times when saying thank you is not civil. Like when someone is being sarcastic. Like if you respond to this post, and you thank me for pointing that out, I will know that what you are probably thinking about it is not terribly civil :D
(also an attempt at humor, hope it comes across that way)
Posted by Oddipus Rex on April 20, 2003, at 17:56:10
In reply to Re: Thanks Dr Bob » Oddipus Rex, posted by ayuda on April 20, 2003, at 17:31:43
Well, I DID say I guess. But be careful reading my mind. It could be scarey. Oh and thanks for your reply :)
> > > Keep up the good work!
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> > I was just inspired by the recent rash of gratitude posts. I guess saying thanks is always civil.
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> Actually, there are times when saying thank you is not civil. Like when someone is being sarcastic. Like if you respond to this post, and you thank me for pointing that out, I will know that what you are probably thinking about it is not terribly civil :D
> (also an attempt at humor, hope it comes across that way)
Posted by Dr. Bob on April 21, 2003, at 6:41:42
In reply to Re: Thanks Dr Bob » Oddipus Rex, posted by ayuda on April 20, 2003, at 17:31:43
> > I guess saying thanks is always civil.
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> Actually, there are times when saying thank you is not civil. Like when someone is being sarcastic.Or if it comes across as supporting one side in a disagreement...
Bob
Posted by Oddipus Rex on April 21, 2003, at 6:59:47
In reply to Re: saying thanks, posted by Dr. Bob on April 21, 2003, at 6:41:42
> > > I guess saying thanks is always civil.
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> > Actually, there are times when saying thank you is not civil. Like when someone is being sarcastic.
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> Or if it comes across as supporting one side in a disagreement...
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> BobBob I was supporting YOU! But I guess you knew that all ready.
Posted by Alara on May 2, 2003, at 6:22:27
In reply to Re: saying thanks » Dr. Bob, posted by Oddipus Rex on April 21, 2003, at 6:59:47
"I was just inspired by the recent rash of gratitude posts. I guess saying thanks is always civil. "
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Rex, I cannot second guess you on your intentions in this post. But my feeling is that you were being sarcastic.
Just my honest thoughts,
Alara
Posted by Oddipus Rex on May 4, 2003, at 11:38:46
In reply to Re: saying thanks » Oddipus Rex, posted by Alara on May 2, 2003, at 6:22:27
If I thank you for not second guessing my intentions would you consider me sarcastic?
I agree that it is sometimes difficult to discern the emotional tone of others' posts. Even emoticons are of limited usefulness. I would like to offer a possible solution. Links to Eric conveys an Emotion. http://www.emotioneric.com/ For instance if I intended my post to be sarcastic I would post
Thanks Dr Bob http://www.emotioneric.com/sarcresp.jpg
Other emotional tones might be
Thanks Dr Bob http://www.emotioneric.com/consternation.jpg
Thanks Dr Bob http://www.emotioneric.com/flirtatious.jpg
Thanks Dr Bob
http://www.emotioneric.com/perturbed.jpgThanks Dr Bob
http://www.emotioneric.com/anger.jpg
Thanks Dr Bob
http://www.emotioneric.com/bemusedr.jpgI think my intent was bemused resignation with a dash of consternation. I try not to be sarcastic and have found that the best way of dealing with percieved sarcasm on this forum is to take everything at face value(until I came up with my brilliant idea of linking to Eric).
As Jack Nicholson said Sarcasm IS Anger's ugly cousin.
I remain
OddipusRex
Civility Soldier> "I was just inspired by the recent rash of gratitude posts. I guess saying thanks is always civil. "
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> Rex, I cannot second guess you on your intentions in this post. But my feeling is that you were being sarcastic.
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> Just my honest thoughts,
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> Alara
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