On 18 August 2010 16:22, Alan Pope <a...@popey.com> wrote: > On 18 August 2010 16:15, Jonathon Fernyhough <j.fernyho...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Missed the giant /s tag too... I've got to start putting that in. > > Or explain the real meaning of the mail and don't rely on obscure > "tags" that readers won't notice, or understand. > > I have no clue what "/s" means. > > Al. >
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. I'll unsubscribe and go on my way. I shan't bother you all again. 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. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
