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Re:Freeman Dyson takes on the climate establishment (2009) by DenisM on Saturday February 29, 2020 @06:16PM (#22453909)
It’s not to signify a difference, but to expand coverage. I wouldn’t want to argue with someone saying “I was sarcastic, but not snarky”.

There are many comments ending with /s to signify sarcasm or even /sarcasm or such. It’s easier to point out a transgression when the user has agreed in his mind or his words that he was in fact being sarcastic.

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Re:Freeman Dyson takes on the climate establishment (2009) by dang on Sunday March 01, 2020 @12:04AM (#22455219)
I think we'd just reply that they're close enough to count as the same thing for HN purposes. "Don't be snarky" is nice and short.
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Re:Freeman Dyson takes on the climate establishment (2009) by DenisM on Sunday March 01, 2020 @01:09AM (#22455410)
It’s not so much for you as it is for me. I often quote the rules, this would make it easier for me.
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Re:Freeman Dyson takes on the climate establishment (2009) by dang on Sunday March 01, 2020 @08:39PM (#22460847)
Ah I see. If it comes up, you can point to this subthread, or you can always ping us at [email protected]. Thanks for quoting the rules and helping to preserve this place!
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