Template:Tone indicator
/s
This template implements tone indicators, a symbol to explicitly state the intonation or intent of the message, for use in discussions.
Examples
[change source]| Parameter(s) to use | Example | Output |
|---|---|---|
s, sarcasm
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This is a sarcastic comment {{Tone indicator|sarcasm}} | This is a sarcastic comment /s |
pc, pos, positive
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I mean this in a positive way {{Tone indicator|pos}} | I mean this in a positive way /pos |
nc, neg, negative
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I really do mean this in a negative way {{Tone indicator|neg}} | I really do mean this in a negative way /neg |
j, joke
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I only mean this as a joke! {{Tone indicator|joke}} | I only mean this as a joke! /j |
g, gen, genuine
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I mean this genuinely {{Tone indicator|gen}} | I mean this genuinely /gen |
lh, light-hearted, lighthearted
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This is a light-hearted comment {{Tone indicator|lh}} | This is a light-hearted comment /lh |
srs, serious
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You should take this comment seriously {{Tone indicator|srs}} | You should take this comment seriously /srs |
nsrs, non-serious
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You should not take this comment seriously {{Tone indicator|nsrs}} | You should not take this comment seriously /nsrs |
But why?
[change source]Inferring meaning, tone and intent of a textual message over the internet can be difficult at times, especially in heated situations or when the wording could easily mean many things.
Some contributors can find this inference especially difficult (such as our many neurodivergent editors) - the use of indicators to explicitly state your tone is one thing you can do to help everyone out in certain circumstances.
More information can be found in the article on tone indicators, and at www.toneindicators.carrd.co.
Indicators
[change source]Sarcasm
[change source]
The dictionary definition of sarcasm at Wiktionary
Positive
[change source] The dictionary definition of positive at Wiktionary
Negative
[change source] The dictionary definition of negative at Wiktionary
Joke
[change source] The dictionary definition of joke at Wiktionary
Genuine
[change source] The dictionary definition of genuine at Wiktionary
Light-hearted
[change source] The dictionary definition of lighthearted at Wiktionary
Serious
[change source] The dictionary definition of serious at Wiktionary