[Not A Snowbird]

These days it’s mighty hard to tell.

[DoughtyOne]

Having fallen for some satire in exactly this manner over the years, I appreciate the admonition.

[Publius]

Would it be possible to open a forum labeled “Satire” just like the “General Chat” and “Religion” forums? We might even want a separate forum for vanities.

[leapfrog0202]

Thank you. I have long thought that people that post satire should do that. Not everyone knows it isn’t satire, as you said.

[jazusamo]

Thanks, that needed to be said.

[Uncle Miltie]

Thank you, sir.

(John’s been a naughty boy! He’s always got me wrong-footed...)

[proxy_user]

That Eric Holder to JPMorgan Chase article was a bit much, eh? People were sure ready to believe it....

[Telepathic Intruder]

I’m certain FR doesn’t want to be known as a site which posts false information, otherwise known as a liberal web site.

[FreeAtlanta]

Thanks Jim,

I got tired of the satire stuff a long time ago.

[Little Ray]

Satire today, Policy tomorrow.

[skinkinthegrass]

oppss..please excuse, my previous remark. 😕

[El Cid]

LOL! - someone beat me to the keyword addition...

[freedumb2003]

I don’t think John Semmens has ever been trying to “catch” anyone. In fact he has scolded me for thinking I was “caught” since that was not his intention.

It is just that so many real articles read like satire where it is hard to see where one starts and the other leaves off. It is amazing how many articles, particularly in the last 6 years, have prompted my question “satire?” with the sad reply “no.”

My humble suggestion: A clear “(satire)” in the title should alleviate any idea that “gotcha” is the point of the satire (and I repeat, John has never been about that).

And pulling satire articles with “No Thanks” is not in the spirit of raucous discussion you have established so well. Standard moderation is the keystone to free expression (within the FR rules).

Just my 2 cents...

[matginzac]

Not hard to figure out the satire if you use the damn /s, ok?
Cutesy - poo stuff needs to be done well....or not done at all.

[Veggie Todd]

Wait a minute - how do we know THIS thread isn’t satire?

[Enterprise]

Yep. Early in my posting career I put up a doozy of a satire and FR posters flamed! Then I got a doozy of a zot. It happens, it happens. Best to let people know your intent.

[fulltlt]

This satire thing is like water boarding with words ..... “trickling our readers”.

[lightman]

Thanks.

Some FReepers may have been so scrupulous about observing the “no modification of titles” law of the Medes and the Persians that they were afraid to place a label on satire.

We needed that permission!

[humblegunner]

Now I’ma go beat up people who don’t!

Kidding. Maybe.

A little.

Smack ‘em lightly?

Sigh.

[ken5050]

Jim....one question, if I may...

"if you like your health plan, you can keep your health plan; if you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor."

Is that satire or not?