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28 Dec 2011, 9:33 pm

bucephalus wrote:
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^ I'm sure that in some languages if you say the same word in a different tone it has a completely different meaning. I don't see the difference with English, how you say things is very important


Of course. And I found it amusing that Grisha used the word 'whinig,' which describes tone and inflection, to criticize people who make judgments according to tone and inflection.


I'm not going to bash Grisha, I think he is super cool but I did just smile when i saw your observation of the irony, I can't lie :)
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Too bad there's no tone/inflection on the Internet, or you would've known I was teasing, not bashing.



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28 Dec 2011, 9:38 pm

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Too bad there's no tone/inflection on the Internet, or you would've known I was teasing, not bashing.


:oops: haha you're right there


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28 Dec 2011, 9:43 pm

Fullofstars wrote:
Too bad there's no tone/inflection on the Internet, or you would've known I was teasing, not bashing.


This is why I need to get into the habit of using emoticons more often. People on the forums often take me seriously when I'm not being serious at all.



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28 Dec 2011, 9:58 pm

I don't know how you are going to accurately associate emoticons to statements if non-verbal cues are confusing to begin with.

I just think people need to get a grip sometimes and stop being as*holes. If you have said something that offends a person, then that person could possibly just ask you what you meant to clarify. I have a feeling that misunderstandings occur more frequently than offence with intention. The usual response is for people to treat like with like, and whatever offence they feel they have suffered is returned in kind.

But I maintain that the best position is indifference.