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Gimmicks
Tuesday, June 10, 2003
It is amazing to realize how dumb some people can be about chatting on the Net.
My conversations are constantly peppered with "smilies" and the like: LOL, teehee, etc. This helps my chat partner, close friend or mere acquaintance, better gauge our talk, since typical facial expressions are not available.
Some people just refuse to use accepted Net language. I cannot fathom why...do they seem to think this is below them? Do they believe they can maintain their everyday "witty" personality with mere acquaintances?
News flash: IT DOESN'T WORK!
"Witty" often comes across as sarcastic and patronizing, at best, or incredibly stupid and rude, at the opposite end of the spectrum.
IRL, people smile and make other faces to show their feelings. Only very few, very talented people can deadpan conversations, even with their friends. It takes ALL participants to understand and approve conveyance of comedic efforts without expression. Sometimes, it works.
Most often IT DOES NOT and two people walk away from the conversation disappointed:
- the wannabe comedian who feels his/her efforts were unappreciated and
- the confused audience member who decides to not waste time on such an idiotic person again.
Deadpan humor while conversing on the Net with an acquaintance is a complete waste of time and energy...for BOTH parties! Sunshine - Walking on Sunshine -
6/10/2003 06:19:00 AM
