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gen tone tags question

starryknight 12/7/2021 03:04 pm 278

why do people use tags for sentences like "wow i love your art /pos /gen" or "i'm sorry that happened to you /gen"? it seems counterproductive to me, because from what i understand tone tags were created to clear up sentences that could be interpreted multiple ways but there's only one way to interpret a compliment or a consolation

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purpleghost219
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Dec 7, 2021 3:32 pm

because it could be said "wooowwwww :/ i lOve your art.. *rolls eyes" but it could also be said "oh my gosh I love your art!!! *big genuine smile* "
two very different meanings that I (and many others) cant tell the difference unless its extreamy exaggerated (and i mean EXTREAMLY, even then its still dificult)

vanth222
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Dec 7, 2021 3:21 pm

compliments could often be interpreted multiple ways and it depends on the tone of voice used irl. thats why tone tags would be used in an online message. genrally i think writing in your comment is sarcastic is the more neccesary one since most people assume that it would be genuine 2 begin with, but some people need more clarification than others. too many tone tags is better than a lack of tone tags, even though some think it's annoying. yeah ok hope this helps.

jamboscrimblo
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Dec 7, 2021 3:08 pm

i’m not sure tbh, i think it could be out of fear that the other person will think they’re being jokingly nice/making fun of them? that’s the only thing i can think of

p1c0nj0
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Dec 7, 2021 3:07 pm

i mean?? like sometimes i just use it out of habit, but sometimes it's mega unnecesary lawl

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natluvscats688
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Dec 7, 2021 3:06 pm

It can be because some people may still think they're being sarcastic without a positive tone tag, so even for some of the simplest things, it can be hopeful for some people who, say, maybe overthink

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