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6 pointsby netmau5almost 14 years ago

4 comments

Jachalmost 14 years ago
I've noticed the expanding use of the ~ over the years... it all started with just a simple desire for a way to convey sarcasm. It then grew into all these other monstrous uses. One they forgot is adding it "to be cute".
pseudonymalmost 14 years ago
I'm confused. Isn't this generally the accepted use of the exclamation point?<p>I can't tell if I'm being subtly trolled or if they're actually serious.
egivaalmost 14 years ago
For their sailing example, I would have switched the two pictures...just a thought~
donnawarealmost 14 years ago
You had to know this was coming~