Isn’t that a problem of all internet communication—or for that matter, of the written word in general? The context cues which signal irony or humour in person are missing, and not always reproducible in text.
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This will sound stupid, though I believe it to be true: If you write with the pure intent of being honest you will not be misinterpreted. I think (mis)interpretation occurs when you write slightly holding something back. You have to write (and speak) with a pure heart.
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I agree, but then you’re not using irony, which is a mode of speaking that requires you not to be entirely truthful (same goes for most forms of humour, in fact).
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I’m very anti-irony. I aim to be honest and straightforward. I was a person who was very ironic for many years, but I think this leads to losing sight of who you are and what you really think and feel. It can make for a cramped life.
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Well I salute you for it, though, as you’ve probably discovered, it’s a difficult path to tread. Most people can’t manage without the defences provided by irony—of course, nowadays many are outright addicted to it.
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Yes, being honest makes you unpopular. The flip side is that you make stronger relationships w/ people & move faster. It’s a rollercoaster, bc everything might drop out from under you next second. You can still be funny, when you’re honest people are either silent or laugh.
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