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So much for us (lemmy.world)

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[-] [email protected] 39 points 2 years ago

I’m not 100 sure, but I think you should put “/s” at the end of your statement

[-] [email protected] -3 points 2 years ago

I'm surprised it's needed

[-] [email protected] 12 points 2 years ago

In these crazy times . . .

[-] [email protected] 10 points 2 years ago

Why? Things are the way they are because a lot of people believe it unironically.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Welcome to the Internet. Signal the joke clearly so that you are not confused with stupid extremists. Joke's still there, and it's clear and unambiguous.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poe's_law

Poe's law is an adage of internet culture which says that, without a clear indicator of the author's intent, any parodic or sarcastic expression of extreme views can be mistaken by some readers for a sincere expression of those views.[1][2][3] The law is frequently exploited by individuals who share genuine extremist views and, when faced with overwhelming criticism, deflect by insisting they were merely being satirical.

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