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Mild enthusiasm : How about a "Talk like an Elcor HK-47" forum trend ?
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Akita T
Caldari Navy Volunteer Task Force
#1 - 2011-09-29 05:21:10 UTC
Factual statement : It is known that facial expressions and voice inflexions can be extremely difficult to express in writing, but they are instrumental to the proper communication between people. Studies show that people often misinterpret e-mails, IMs and forum posts due to the lack of those cues.

Hopeful query : Would it not be so much better (even if it takes slightly more effort to both post and read) if you could embed some of those visual and auditory cues into your written text ?

Half-jokingly : We have two (relatively well-known) instances where such information was successfully added - namely, the Elcor in Mass Effect, and HK-47 in Knights of the Old Republic.

Tentative request : How about if we start trying to (at least occasionally) emulate (at least partially) one or both of those methods whenever we post in the forums and see how that goes ?
Sarcastically : Then again, that would be too much of a bother and we really like all the flame wars that ensure over a minor misunderstanding caused by somebody that doesn't get that something is meant to be a joke or not be taken too seriously.

Amused : So, anybody else want to join this crazy initiative ?

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Alpheias
Tactical Farmers.
Pandemic Horde
#2 - 2011-09-29 05:35:51 UTC
Statement: Cease making noise!

Agent of Chaos, Sower of Discord.

Don't talk to me unless you are IQ verified and certified with three references from non-family members. Please have your certificate of authenticity on hand.
Herping yourDerp
Tribal Liberation Force
Minmatar Republic
#3 - 2011-09-29 05:43:13 UTC
amused: this thread is going places.
Pr1ncess Alia
Doomheim
#4 - 2011-09-29 05:48:45 UTC
I like the associated ambiguity of emotion in written communications.

No one is quite sure if you are laughing at them, with them, yelling, angry, sad. Sarcasm detectors running more in the ~not sure~ region than otherwise.

People have been broken hearted, fired, possibly even killed because of this. I like that.

Let's not change.
luZk
Fivrelde Corp
#5 - 2011-09-29 06:24:16 UTC
Query: how long will it take CCP to lock this thread?

http://i.imgur.com/1dl4DM6.jpg
Akita T
Caldari Navy Volunteer Task Force
#6 - 2011-09-29 07:04:11 UTC
Faked disappointment : It appears like nobody so far likes the idea.

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Gregor Palter
#7 - 2011-09-29 09:10:34 UTC
statement; This is also done in Mass effect, one of the the races does this.

Excuses are the refuge of the weak.

Slade Trillgon
Brutor Force Federated
#8 - 2011-09-29 10:42:57 UTC
:Satisfaction

I know what you mean.

luZk wrote:
Query: how long will it take CCP to lock this thread?


/with a smirk on his face

You must be new here.


Slade
Sturmwolke
#9 - 2011-09-29 12:08:10 UTC
Mild indifference : I see you're bored too huh?
Akita T
Caldari Navy Volunteer Task Force
#10 - 2011-09-29 14:02:10 UTC  |  Edited by: Akita T
Gregor Palter wrote:
statement; This is also done in Mass effect, one of the the races does this.

Mild annoyance : Yes, it's called the Elcor race, as already stated in the OP and even thread title.
Sturmwolke wrote:
Mild indifference : I see you're bored too huh?

Tired : Kinda'.
Slade Trillgon wrote:
Satisfaction : I know what you mean.
luZk wrote:
Query: how long will it take CCP to lock this thread?

With a smirk on his face : You must be new here.

Pleased observation : I see you started applying it in other places too.

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stoicfaux
#11 - 2011-09-29 14:15:46 UTC
< half_jokingly pose="dramatic" >
< tarzan_yell duration="10" >XML< /tarzan_yell > to the rescue!
< /half_jokingly>

Pon Farr Memorial: once every 7 years, all the carebears in high-sec must PvP or they will be temp-banned.
Roosterton
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#12 - 2011-09-29 14:27:56 UTC
Revelation: This thread appears to have caused me to remember this.
stoicfaux
#13 - 2011-09-29 15:07:16 UTC
amused pondering: Wouldn't the Elcore HK-47 tags also be subject to the problem of (mis)-interpretation?


Pon Farr Memorial: once every 7 years, all the carebears in high-sec must PvP or they will be temp-banned.
Arklan1
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#14 - 2011-09-29 15:32:44 UTC
Sarcastic qoute: Meatbag.
Vak'ran
TUIG Inc.
#15 - 2011-09-29 15:38:34 UTC  |  Edited by: Vak'ran
Factual statement: meatbags are not sufficiently disciplined for such a logical approach to communication

Expectation: utter failure

Pr1ncess Alia wrote:
I like the associated ambiguity of emotion in written communications.

No one is quite sure if you are laughing at them, with them, yelling, angry, sad. Sarcasm detectors running more in the ~not sure~ region than otherwise.

People have been broken hearted, fired, possibly even killed because of this. I like that.

Let's not change.


Trolling remark: you mad, sibling?

Vak'Ran is your local unofficial non-dedicated part-time advocate of reading comprehension and proliferation of intelligence on the EVE Online Forums, offering advise and corrections of dubious quality since 2008.
Barbelo Valentinian
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#16 - 2011-09-29 17:36:39 UTC
Enthusiastic response: I quite like this idea.

Expression of doubt: I'm not sure it will catch on.

Sad demeanour: It takes too much thought.
stoicfaux
#17 - 2011-09-29 17:46:58 UTC
mildly pained: Pre-pending Elcor/HK-47 tags is requiring me to think about what I'm feeling or what my mood is when formulating the tag. The "getting in touch with your feelings" aspect is starting to grate.

reluctant perseverance with cautious optimism: However, the experiment shall continue.

Pon Farr Memorial: once every 7 years, all the carebears in high-sec must PvP or they will be temp-banned.
Sidus Isaacs
Center for Advanced Studies
Gallente Federation
#18 - 2011-09-29 17:51:43 UTC
Mildly curious: No approval of smilies?
baltec1
Bat Country
Pandemic Horde
#19 - 2011-09-29 19:05:17 UTC
statement; Some Americans dont get sarcasm or irony when face to face with brits so when faced with just text they tend to struggle. But if we started out saying we were being sarcastic/ironic it spoils the fun.
Akita T
Caldari Navy Volunteer Task Force
#20 - 2011-09-29 23:45:28 UTC
Barbelo Valentinian wrote:
Enthusiastic response: I quite like this idea.
Expression of doubt: I'm not sure it will catch on.
Sad demeanour: It takes too much thought.

stoicfaux wrote:
mildly pained: Pre-pending Elcor/HK-47 tags is requiring me to think about what I'm feeling or what my mood is when formulating the tag. The "getting in touch with your feelings" aspect is starting to grate.
reluctant perseverance with cautious optimism: However, the experiment shall continue.

Appeasing remark : Yes, indeed, it does take a bit more effort than I would have had expected during initial trials.

Exasperated amusement : There's not that many different ways to properly express what you want to say most of the time (in 95% of cases a rather short dropdown list will most likely do just fine)... so maybe we should reserve this type of prefixing just for those cases where we believe the tone would be likely to be misinterpreted ?

Pensive : On the other hand, I notice it's NOT JUST more effort in constructing the proper prefix after the fact - it's actually changing the CONTENTS of your post due to the stated prefix ! Maybe not always on a conscious level, but still, it's there.
Intrigued : This is something that warrants further investigation.

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