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dmm
2921 days ago
I was attempting to point out the grandparents error by elaborating their argument in an outlandish way. I clearly failed. Sorry about that.
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dolessdrugs
2921 days ago
It's the full stop after "I agree." that makes the statement lose your intention.
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spronkey
2921 days ago
You're completely right. I was on the fence as to whether it was sarcasm or not, decided not based on "I agree.".
Well done, internet intention interpreter dolessdrugs.
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mseebach
2921 days ago
For the record, I caught and appreciated the sarcasm -- but it's very difficult to pull off in writing.
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