• Lux (it/they)
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        *Sees someone using language in a way different from convention*

        This person must be an idiot

        • FundMECFSM
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          Best way to tell someone is starting to age.

          I mean don’t get me wrong I’m not young and bolding words that way is something I’ve never seen.

          But reacting so strongly as to calling them idiots is classic “the kids these days don’t know how to talk” behaviour.

    • @Ptsf
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      -14 months ago

      Theyre meant to deliver emphasis on the words so you don’t read it all monotone in your head. For example maybe “wow, okay. RUDE” but all bold comes off as being too aggressive. I personally think it enhances the post. Also, if you can’t handle them, down vote and move on.

      • Trailblazing Braille Taser
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        I mean, I know that the bold font is meant to add emphasis, and that’s exactly the problem. You can only emphasize so many words in a sentence before it starts to grate on your readers’ nerves.

        • @BluesF
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          24 months ago

          I kinda like it. I completely understand why others wouldn’t, but I like getting an insight into how the author would say the sentence. My own natural stress falls very differently to the bold words.

        • @yrmp
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          14 months ago

          I didn’t notice until you said something. Just kind of read it as if it was spoken.

      • @Droggelbecher
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        24 months ago

        I feel like it’s of some import to point out that stuff like that makes writing less accessible for some neurodivergent people. I know I had trouble reading it.

        • @Ptsf
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          14 months ago

          Ironically, it’s probably a neruo-divergent person writing it though lol.

  • @Jumi
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    74 months ago

    Alopecia is treason

  • FundMECFSM
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    Thanks body! Ur doing a great job. Don’t blame me when I die at 42 though, that’s on you xxx

  • @HeyThisIsntTheYMCA
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    54 months ago

    I feel personally attacked. Not by the meme, but I feel seen nonetheless.

  • M137
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    34 months ago

    Tjena

    • @toynbee
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      I see this and another comment saying “tja” and both have upvotes. However, I don’t understand the … Joke? Is it a joke? Or a reference?

      Any enlightenment would be very much appreciated.

      edit: Just noticed the title of this post is also “tja.” Still don’t get it.

      • Björn TantauOP
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        74 months ago

        It’s a German expression. Mostly used to comment on a negative situation in a slightly disparaging way while recognising the negativity and futility. The closest English word is “well”.

        I couldn’t think of a fitting title.

        • @toynbee
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          24 months ago

          Thanks for the information!

          Does this also apply to “tjena”?

          • Mad_Punda
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            In Swedish, ”tja” is an informal greeting, and so is ”tjena”. A usual exchange at the checkout of my local grocery store would be:
            ”Tja!”
            ”Tjena!”
            ”Kvitto?” (Receipt?)
            ”Nej tack” (No thanks)
            While trying not to make eye contact because we don’t do that here.

            (Btw, the German and Swedish ”tja” are pronounced differently, so this joke works only in text.)

            • @toynbee
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              34 months ago

              That was educational. Thank you for the response.

            • @[email protected]
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              34 months ago

              I also sant to add that the Swedish “tja” can also be used in the same way as the German “tja”, mening “well…”

  • Cris
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    14 months ago

    💀