Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 for example, I have a friend that I communicate with mostly through email. I can say something that is sincere but kind of in a jokingly matter, where they may or may not take it as a compliment. like I'll say, just a random example, 'I like nasty, hairy-faced rock star types, like you,' which is meant as a compliment. then they would say something like, 'Nice,' which could mean, 'that's nice that you think that,' or 'nice one asshole.' anyone else have this problem? please discuss. Ok...after reading the responses on this thread, I thought I'd try something new and novel: responding on topic. It is not limited to email; it is inherent in all written communications. Email might have cheapened written intersocial communication due to its immediacy and ease but the written word in incapable of conveying sarcasm, tone or, in reality ,irony. In our post modern word, we have taken for granted the immediacy that phone communication allows. Additionally, the tendency to feel a need to be constantly 'on' (i.e., witty, ironic, funny) has done nothing to help this. We all either want to be Jerry Seinfield, Larry David, David Mamet or Cormac McCarthy. We all are staring in our own movie...we have to have the perfect rejoinder, have to always to funny. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
renic Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Actually, emoticons are available to anyone who can display text. 8==D~~ ->- i have always wanted to know how to do that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Actually, emoticons are available to anyone who can display text. 8==D~~ ->- Available...but obscure. Take flick's statment that caused confusion; 'I like nasty, hairy-faced rock star types, like you" Add an emoticon 'I like nasty, hairy-faced rock star types, like you Clearer...maybe Take the response "Nice" add an emoticon "Nice" "Nice" "Nice" Maybe clearer ... the problem is not necessarily the medium. It may be the message conveyed. "You don't have to be a star to be in my show" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
embiggen Posted April 18, 2007 Author Share Posted April 18, 2007 http://forums.viachicago.org/index.php?showforum=72 this is about an actual subject. thanks Crowjack I also find that communicating mainly via computer or text can take the place of a real social life, of which I have none. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 This site might help you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OOO Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 this is about an actual subject. thanks Crowjack I ran out of pot money and can no longer smoke my friends out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caliber66 Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Ok...after reading the responses on this thread, I thought I'd try something new and novel: being a sanctimonius prick.Nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caliber66 Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 It's a little game we like to play. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 how can one be sure of what emoticon to use? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OOO Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 It's a little game we like to play. you play it much better than me. Your misquote made me lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
embiggen Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share Posted April 19, 2007 This site might help you. thanks a lot Frank. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 That's my middle name, don't wear it out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
embiggen Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share Posted April 19, 2007 send me your email address. I want to tell you something. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Use the pm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Nice. Just the normal noise around here bud Internet bravery Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caliber66 Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Just the normal noise around here bud Internet braveryWhat does internet bravery mean? That I wouldn't call you a sanctimonious prick to your face? Sadly, I doubt we'll ever find out. As for the comment about "the normal noise around here," the same applies to you thinking you need to tell everyone how to behave. If you want to speak to the topic of a thread, do it, but save your lectures for your substitute teaching gig. We were speaking to the topic as well, if in an unconventional manner. Illustrating Jess's point, if you will. There's nothing wrong with having a little fun. You might give it a shot sometime. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foolnrain97 Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 that's it, I quit the boards. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 that's it, I quit the boards.now don't do that...don't do that...don't do that... hey, didya hear about the midnight rambler? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foolnrain97 Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 now don't do that...don't do that...don't do that... hey, didya hear about the midnight rambler? yeah, the one that shut the kitchen door? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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