Lost in translation

Aristotle on 2008-02-22T12:08:18

Eric Lippert:

I understand that there is an inherent and pervasive bias in pure-text communication which makes statements intended to be good-humoured sound sophomoric, makes statements which were intended to be friendly sound smarmy, makes statements which were intended to be enthusiastic sound brash, makes statements intended to be helpful sound condescending, makes statements which were intended to be precise and accurate sound brusque and pedantic, makes statements which were intended to be positive sound neutral, and makes statements which were intended to be neutral seem downright hostile.


Tongue - Cheek

Ovid on 2008-02-22T12:13:41

What an ignoramus.

Re:Tongue - Cheek

sigzero on 2008-02-22T15:41:24

Precise and brusque :-)