It does. Strenuously arguing the distinction, with the bold and caps, was mostly in jest: I’ve myself referred to all TTRPGs as “D&D.”
The irony of quibbling over the D&D vs. Pathfinder distinction instead of what one might have expected would be the sticking point was intended to be funny.
I agree the internet actually can convey tone-of-voice. I also stand by calling it the internet here instead of “text communication” or “forum software” because the opportunity to make this pedantic footnote amused me.
It does. Strenuously arguing the distinction, with the bold and caps, was mostly in jest: I’ve myself referred to all TTRPGs as “D&D.”
The irony of quibbling over the D&D vs. Pathfinder distinction instead of what one might have expected would be the sticking point was intended to be funny.
The internet’s[1] lack of tone-of-voice claims another victim.
I agree the internet actually can convey tone-of-voice. I also stand by calling it the internet here instead of “text communication” or “forum software” because the opportunity to make this pedantic footnote amused me.