Sarcasm, Wit & Humor - But Embarrass Someone?
I love sarcasm, when used in conjunction with wit and humor, but why do people (at least online) feel so compelled to embarrass or poke at a person he/she doesn’t know, who’s hanging out and having a good time?
And emojis... when did these little icons become conveyors of emotion when they can be so easily misunderstood? It’s difficult enough to understand words and intent sometimes when tone and translation between languages are factors.
To those who make condescending drive-by comments on posts, do you enjoy doing that? Do you like to embarrass people? Does it give you joy trying to make someone feel inferior to you?
We’re all guilty of making comments that we later rethink (narcissists like Trump excepted), and in some situations minor and some more so than others, but is it because you’re not physically present and can hide behind your keyboard and screen that drives one to do that?
Old school, I put thought into nearly every post or sometimes just post to release for fun. And when I make a mistake or I don’t act with the best or most appropriate response, I am first to admit it. And I’m totally fine with laughing at myself when I’ve goofed, looked silly or fallen on my ass. Do you think we could all be a little more light-hearted, playful and self-deprecating?
I’m just asking questions. I’m not a fan of social media. I’m new to it all in the last year or two. I just don’t understand. Open forum, folks. Please enlighten me. Thanks so much.
And emojis... when did these little icons become conveyors of emotion when they can be so easily misunderstood? It’s difficult enough to understand words and intent sometimes when tone and translation between languages are factors.
To those who make condescending drive-by comments on posts, do you enjoy doing that? Do you like to embarrass people? Does it give you joy trying to make someone feel inferior to you?
We’re all guilty of making comments that we later rethink (narcissists like Trump excepted), and in some situations minor and some more so than others, but is it because you’re not physically present and can hide behind your keyboard and screen that drives one to do that?
Old school, I put thought into nearly every post or sometimes just post to release for fun. And when I make a mistake or I don’t act with the best or most appropriate response, I am first to admit it. And I’m totally fine with laughing at myself when I’ve goofed, looked silly or fallen on my ass. Do you think we could all be a little more light-hearted, playful and self-deprecating?
I’m just asking questions. I’m not a fan of social media. I’m new to it all in the last year or two. I just don’t understand. Open forum, folks. Please enlighten me. Thanks so much.
