I want to write an ironic LessWrong post, but I’m worried that it will be interpreted as a sincere essay instead of a humorous one.
The pros and cons of writing an ironic essay: On the one hand, many people on LessWrong like irony and are likely to appreciate an ironic post. On the other hand, if my essay is misinterpreted as a sincere one, this may confuse and/or offend the reader.
The decision: In the end, I decide that the benefits of writing an ironic essay outweigh the costs, and I write the essay as a humorous meta-commentary on the prevalence of irony on LessWrong.
You actually drew a diagram? Would you mind sharing it?
I promise I will explain what’s going on here, and will send you the link when I do (as well as edit the above article with a link to the explanation). For now, I’m sorry for leaving you confused!
My thought process writing this:
Hi friend, I still don’t understand this post even after drawing a diagram—could you cut through the layers for me?
You actually drew a diagram? Would you mind sharing it?
I promise I will explain what’s going on here, and will send you the link when I do (as well as edit the above article with a link to the explanation). For now, I’m sorry for leaving you confused!