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I personally like the practice we use on another board I frequent. We use TEAL whenever we are being sarcastic. It actually makes the experience a lot more enjoyable. It makes us more willing to write the deep dark hilarious thoughts that we have, but don't want taken literally. I think it would add a bunch of character to the NSG board if we started using teal.

Go Cubs!

Sarcasm is no fun when it's blatant.

Your idea would take all the fun out of it. I don't care if I get taken seriously when I'm being sarcastic; it's the other person's fault for not getting it. They should highlight their stupidity in bright yellow.

I personally like the practice we use on another board I frequent. We use TEAL whenever we are being sarcastic. It actually makes the experience a lot more enjoyable. It makes us more willing to write the deep dark hilarious thoughts that we have, but don't want taken literally. I think it would add a bunch of character to the NSG board if we started using teal.

Go Cubs!

Umm...Sarcasm, at least good sarcasm, relies a little on ambiguity -- that is it is supposed to border on truth and irony. What you advise is very good idea.

Umm...Sarcasm, at least good sarcasm, relies a little on ambiguity -- that is it is supposed to border on truth and irony. What you advise is very good idea.
IN all honesty, the idea belongs to the noble White Sox fans of whitesoxinteractive.com

Drew Rosenhaus is the greatest and most ethical sports agent of all time.

This is a good idea.

I think this is an excellent idea!:D

EDIT: Darn it, somebody beat me! I WILL HAVE MY REVENGE!!!!

This is just exactly what we need. One more way be obtuse and to confuse noobs and to deny responsibility for what we write. This will really work well in the moderation forum along with a cowardly lil "mods only" tag.

This is the good idea.
But you should see this is the sort of case you use it in. This clearly denotes that you "support" of the plan is clearly sarcastic. That statement would sound like reasonable support without the teal.

IN all honesty, the idea belongs to the noble White Sox fans of whitesoxinteractive.com

Drew Rosenhaus is the greatest and most ethical sports agent of all time.

I wasn't being Sarcastic.

You'd never make it in England -- you'd have everyone wearing teal hats.

You're a fucking genius, Tiger!

I'll pass.

I personally like the practice we use on another board I frequent. We use TEAL whenever we are being sarcastic. It actually makes the experience a lot more enjoyable. It makes us more willing to write the deep dark hilarious thoughts that we have, but don't want taken literally. I think it would add a bunch of character to the NSG board if we started using teal.

Go Cubs!


Maybe if people who posted became more apt at composing compelling sarcasm it would "add a bunch of character" to the board?

I'll pass.
I think you mean, " I'll pass." No more hurt feelings.

This idea is about as useful as the U.N.. (And yes, that was a cut at the U.N.)

It ruins the fun of sarcasm: When an idiot doesn't get it and you can laugh at them. Awesomeness.

Boo, you people have really hurt my feelings.:(

But you should see this is the sort of case you use it in. This clearly denotes that you "support" of the plan is clearly sarcastic. That statement would sound like reasonable support without the teal.

It would spell the end for the art of subtle sarcasm.

You'd be screwed if you lived in the UK, you'd be walking around wondering why everybody was so rude.

Boo, you people have really hurt my feelings.:(
We're sorry:p

I think you mean, " I'll pass." No more hurt feelings.
Oh, don't get me wrong, it's a great idea, I just couldn't see the humor in it then..

You people are mean

Oh, don't get me wrong, it's a great idea, I just couldn't see the humor in it then..
I think we could start a whole new movement.

I think we could start a whole new movement.
I think that's a great idea.

This idea is about as useful as the U.N.. (And yes, that was a cut at the U.N.)

Hey, it wasn't in teal, so I took it literally.

OK, enough.

Bad idea.
Really.

I personally like the practice we use on another board I frequent. We use TEAL whenever we are being sarcastic.

I rate sarcasm pretty low. What hue does irony get, or is lumped in with its poor cousin?

Sarcasm is no fun when it's blatant.

Your idea would take all the fun out of it. I don't care if I get taken seriously when I'm being sarcastic; it's the other person's fault for not getting it. They should highlight their stupidity in bright yellow.

I'd be blinded.

Also, it's a disgrace to the wonder that is the color teal.

Sarcasm is no fun when it's blatant.

Your idea would take all the fun out of it. I don't care if I get taken seriously when I'm being sarcastic; it's the other person's fault for not getting it. They should highlight their stupidity in bright yellow.
No they should put it in white. ;)

No they should put it in white. ;)

Then how would we know who the stupid people were?

I rate sarcasm pretty low. What hue does irony get, or is lumped in with its poor cousin?

Sure most people can't tell the difference anyway, two colours would just confuse them.

I rate sarcasm pretty low. What hue does irony get, or is lumped in with its poor cousin?

Irony is rusty colored

Then how would we know who the stupid people were?
It wouldn't matter, their posts would be blank.

It wouldn't matter, their posts would be blank.

Then, to know who's stupid, we'll just assume that those whose posts are blank are stupid.

No they should put it in white. ;)
But white text is for flirting. I thought you liked kinkyness? :(

Then, to know who's stupid, we'll just assume that those whose posts are blank are stupid.

If you wanted to keep it simple you could

But white text is for flirting. I thought you liked kinkyness? :(
I like overt, pencil-in-eye kinkyness as well, so I'll make the sacrifice. ;)

I like overt, pencil-in-eye kinkyness as well, so I'll make the sacrifice. ;)
That's alright. Next time Cluichstan is around I'll let you watch. :p

That's alright. Next time Cluichstan is around I'll let you watch. :p
:( I think I'll stalk the Beautiful darkness for a bit. She doesn't change names. :p

:( I think I'll stalk the Beautiful darkness for a bit. She doesn't change names. :p
But I don't want you to leave me. :(

*Starts stalking you*

But I don't want you to leave me. :(

*Starts stalking you*
*Feels as if he's being watched, kind of likes it*

*Feels as if he's being watched, kind of likes it*
Kinky. ;)

Kinky. ;)
*Finds it disturbing that the account with fewer posts is always the one stalking*

*Finds it disturbing that the account with fewer posts is always the one stalking*

*shrug* I wish...

*Finds it disturbing that the account with fewer posts is always the one stalking*
Just to confuse things a little...:p

Just to confuse things a little...:p
:eek: *Falls upon the ground in reverence*

:eek: *Falls upon the ground in reverence*
*Is very jealous for some strange reason*

*Is very jealous for some strange reason*
Something has to fill the vacuum. ;)

Something has to fill the vacuum. ;)
Oh no you di'nt!

Oh no you di'nt!
Oh yes I did.