(January 3, 2017 at 2:13 pm)FatAndFaithless Wrote: It's a reference to Poe's Law:
Quote:Poe's law is an Internet adage that states that, without a clear indicator of the author's intent, it is impossible to create a parody of extreme views so obviously exaggerated that it cannot be mistaken by some readers or viewers as a sincere expression of the parodied views.
So for example, if someone comes to this forum and acts ridiculous, spewing horrifyingly bigoted and insane religious views that seem over-the-top, they might be called a "Poe" as in they're faking it for effect. A Poe pretends to believe wacky things, but the hard part is telling if they're really faking it or not, hence Poe's law.
This is the kind of clear definition I've come to expect from you.
Thanks
The god who allows children to be raped out of respect for the free will choice of the rapist, but punishes gay men for engaging in mutually consensual sex couldn't possibly be responsible for an intelligently designed universe.
I may defend your right to free speech, but i won't help you pass out flyers.
Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.
--Voltaire
Nietzsche isn't dead. How do I know he lives? He lives in my mind.
I may defend your right to free speech, but i won't help you pass out flyers.
Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.
--Voltaire
Nietzsche isn't dead. How do I know he lives? He lives in my mind.
