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[Ceestaz]

Deflection doesn’t work with me. I engage in conversations. As far as I know, I am a part of this forum as well.

[ripsaw]

sigh - just take the compliment to heart & leave it like that, Bro. I'll give you the last word.

[ripsaw]

Thanks! I’ll take that as a compliment. As far as I know, Oregon and Texas are still states part of this Union. What map are you looking at?

Here in the Western Hemisphere, we tend to interpret jokes figuratively, not literally, Ceestaz-san.

After all, it would be terrible to step on a crack and actually break yer Mama's back. Then everyone would feel bad.

Don't forget to whip it - whip it good!

Can I get a witness? Save me Red Oak!

[ripsaw]

Isn't this 1843?

[Ceestaz]

Still…if you have to follow a comment, “I hope you are not offended” then you probably shouldn’t say whatever you said. I’m still waiting for you to explain your “joke.” Well?

[ripsaw]

wanna buy my 290?

[ripsaw]

Dallas, Texas

Salem, Oregon

This is a guitar forum, not a political one. I doubt anyone cares what I think, except you. I'm getting a little bit worried about you, Ceestaz-san - your behavior is bordering on obsession.

You're a musician - which one touches your soul?

[Ceestaz]

You worrying about me is “your problem.”

[ripsaw]

[ripsaw]

You worrying about me is “your problem.”

That was pure sarcasm:

sar·casm
/ˈsärˌkazəm/

noun
noun: sarcasm; plural noun: sarcasms

the use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
"his voice, hardened by sarcasm, could not hide his resentment"

In sarcasm, you are in the know and the joke is on the other guy.

With irony, as in the original aside that bothers you, you are in the know but the joke is on both of you or everybody that exists.

i·ro·ny1
/ˈīrənē/
noun
noun: irony

the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
"“Don't go overboard with the gratitude,” he rejoined with heavy irony"

A lot of people, particularly those for whom English is a second language get those two mixed or think everything is sarcastic.

The ultimate expression of irony is self-deprecation. That's where the joke is really on you but you know it:

"Life is difficult but fortunately also short..." Russian saying.