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Old Dec 8, 2014 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Corgidog1
Words on a screen and not knowing the person, not seeing or hearing inflections in the tone of what was said is life on the internet with sarcastic comments. Best to indicate that the comment was said in jest.
Thats the problem with the internet. Things that any normal person would understand to be humor or in jest when face to face can easily be misinterpreted when sent via the internet. Don
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Old Dec 8, 2014 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by W88fixer
Thats the problem with the internet. Things that any normal person would understand to be humor or in jest when face to face can easily be misinterpreted when sent via the internet. Don
I do find it scary that there are people who could see my OP as anything but humour...are there really people out there that would divorce their partner over what I described...which really happened. She did admire the Stingray when we took the hounds out...I guess I'll keep her.

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Old Dec 8, 2014 | 02:03 PM
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I think he was joking.
I swear everyday I get on here reminds me of why I left shortly after buying my C6 in 2008.

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Old Dec 8, 2014 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Corgidog1
Words on a screen and not knowing the person, not seeing or hearing inflections in the tone of what was said is life on the internet with sarcastic comments. Best to indicate that the comment was said in jest.
Some thought went into that. Now that's funny.....
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