On 18/08/10 16:46, Jonathon Fernyhough wrote: > OK, I apologise. I thought I'd try to post to the discussion list. > Little did I realise that there was a strict code of conduct. There is, it is here http://www.ubuntu.com/community/conduct you were totally within it, its cool. > I'll > unsubscribe and go on my way. I shan't bother you all again. > > no, don't do that > Thanks. > > Jonathon > > PS "/s" is meant to denote "sarcasm" within the text. It is often used > on US-centric discussion boards so as to highlight the idea that the > text is not to be taken seriously. The use of the word "sarcasm" is of > course incorrect, as most are actually attempting irony. This fact > escapes most US writers, but as they make up the majority of > English-speaking posters the trend has stuck. > > never come across /s myself before. I guessed it might mean sarcasm from the context, I would normally use <sarcasm></sarcasm> when talking to Americans or people not used to humour.
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