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| Quote: Wires71 "
Right, now we've established just what irony really is, can we establish what it is that we often mistakenly describe on here as irony. For example, if a Wigan fan said he'd heard we were over the salary cap and if so it's not fair, he might get the response "that's ironic coming from a Wigan fan". When clearly, it's actually not. But what is it?
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Quote: SEB "Right, now we've established just what irony really is, can we establish what it is that we often mistakenly describe on here as irony. For example, if a Wigan fan said he'd heard we were over the salary cap and if so it's not fair, he might get the response "that's ironic coming from a Wigan fan". When clearly, it's actually not. But what is it?'" just to help this along Quote: SEB "i⋅ro⋅ny1 /ˈaɪrəni, ˈaɪər-/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [ahy-ruh-nee, ahy-er-] Show IPA Pronunciation –noun, plural -nies. 1. the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning2. Literature. a. a technique of indicating, as through character or plot development, an intention or attitude opposite to that which is actually or ostensibly stated. b. (esp. in contemporary writing) a manner of organizing a work so as to give full expression to contradictory or complementary impulses, attitudes, etc., esp. as a means of indicating detachment from a subject, theme, or emotion. 3. Socratic irony. 4. dramatic irony. 5. an outcome of events contrary to what was, or might have been, expected. 6. the incongruity of this. 7. an objectively sardonic style of speech or writing. 8. an objectively or humorously sardonic utterance, disposition, quality, etc. '" i'd say that sounds more like sarcasm the bit i've highlighted.
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Quote: Rictoria Catpiss " i'd say that sounds more like sarcasm the bit i've highlighted.'" Me too..
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Quote: Roger Whittakers Penis "Is anyone else getting a bit naffed off with the 'official' site? Its constantly trying to flog stuff or advertise stuff and completely fails to provide relevant RL related news stories or features apart from squad announcements or the odd interview. I know the club has to be commercial but please, enough is enough. There is still no fixture list for the reserves, so anyone who is interested in them wont have a clue when they are playing or who against. And why dont they have weekly interviews with players and coaches?'" FACT 1: Being the owner of a website myself I know how difficult they are to maintain. They generate very little income in comparison to the amount of time and effort spent updating them and therefore can attract little investment - unless you are the BBC or SKy e.t.c when you can charge your licence payers/subscribers for your services. FACT 2: Why would the club invest time and effort interviewing their own players when there are numerous other media already fulfilling that role. Surley the club's efforts should focus on generating revenue and playing rugby. I mean I have even been accused on here of asking questions that the club have written for me!! FACT 3: Most web users expect everything for free - and like most things in life you get what you pay for. FACT4: How on earth do you expect anyone from the club to take your comments seriously when yoru write under the name you have chosen!!
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Quote: Garyskent "FACT4: How on earth do you expect anyone from the club to take your comments seriously when yoru write under the name you have chosen!!
Good point, well made.
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Quote: Garyskent "FACT4: How on earth do you expect anyone from the club to take your comments seriously when yoru write under the name you have chosen!!
Thats totally irrelevant Gary and you know it. For all you know and care I could be Stephen Hawkins avin a laff FACT5: How on gods planet can you expect anyone to take you seriously as an impartial journalist when we all know you have to lick the clubs booty just to get access for the interviews!! Maybe that answers your original thread question
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Quote: Roger Whittakers Penis "Thats totally irrelevant Gary and you know it. For all you know and care I could be Stephen Hawkins avin a laff
1 - Quite relevant if you ask me. You're always asking for heads to roll if you think they are breaking the AUP, fairly hypocritical that. 2 - I'd like to see you arrange any kind of player interview, just to show it's not as easy as you seem to think it is. Gary puts a lot of hard work into journalism and his business, only for people like you to slag him off at every available opportunity. As I say, if you think you can do a better job, put your money where your mouth is and try it
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