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Old 08-27-2008, 01:12 AM   #54
Hack&Lube
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Originally Posted by flip View Post
Pretty sure it is pretty darn hard to convey any subtleties when speaking on the internet.

So you have a magical ability to know that I wasn't using hyperbole and that I was serious? That is some pretty skilled reading you've got there. Did you hear the inflection in my voice too even though I was only typing?

Without hearing my voice you can't judge the seriousness of my comments.
Just a word of friendly advice, it's probably wise to avoid blanket statements like: "I'd be shocked if any [insert broad swathe of people to be offended here] wasn't a [insert derogatory group here]" on an internet forum...hyperbole, sarcasm, or otherwise.








Unless you're fotze.


There are exemptions of course. Sports and bodily functions you can do..."I'd be shocked if any Oiler fans weren't bedwetters" but there are certain things you just don't lump people as (racists, pedophiles, etc.). Not good to cross that line.

Last edited by Hack&Lube; 08-27-2008 at 01:18 AM.
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