How about just adding something at the start of the word. !"#$%&/()='+*
Many characters that can be utilized and are easily added.
I think it's a !great idea
Tell HN: Web Standard for Sarcasm
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Re: Tell HN: Web Standard for Sarcasm
#12I have a better idea - no sarcasm on HN, at all. Because it usually detracts from the discussion rather than enhancing it.
tHanks fOr yOur cOncern. But I think we'll be OK.
Re: Tell HN: Web Standard for Sarcasm
#13That some people don't get sarcasm is a feature, not a bug.
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#14I refuse to use this in the title of my forthcoming self-help book, "Sarcasm Can Be So Helpful In Your Relationships".
Re: Tell HN: Web Standard for Sarcasm
#15I actually like this idea quite a bit.
No sarcasm.
Re: Tell HN: Web Standard for Sarcasm
#16A committee of supernerds convened the other day and decided the new standard is...
Which means that if you're still using ie, you have to continue using the deprecated standard.
Re: Tell HN: Web Standard for Sarcasm
#17I have a better idea - no sarcasm on HN, at all. Because it usually detracts from the discussion rather than enhancing it.
tHanks fOr yOur cOncern. But I think we'll be OK.
My suggestion is addressed to the mature HN members that are both able and willing to engage in a civilized discussion.
Hopefully you and other ethusiasts of flinging the metaphorical poo will not be able to disrupt the conversation.
Re: Tell HN: Web Standard for Sarcasm
#18A wink works pretty good, and often relieves potential tension, i.e. ;-)
And for the people who can get off a high horse about online slang and talk with a bit of inflection, gratuitous emotional additions like Whoahohoho and Ohhhh work pretty good too. A lot of people are really too into formal communication though, as evidenced by those commenting here who don't appreciate the value of well placed sarcasm.
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Re: Tell HN: Web Standard for Sarcasm
#20Then we can have a sarcasm search engine!