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shardling
on Dec 7, 2012
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I think if you plan on responding, it works best to assume sincerity. That leads to more interesting conversation over the long run.
It also helps teach people that sarcasm is not a real substitute for wit.
vacri
on Dec 7, 2012
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Sarcasm can be an excellent expression of wit, but it has do be done correctly. That's particularly difficult to do in text.
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It also helps teach people that sarcasm is not a real substitute for wit.