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Anyone concerned that the irony of their email or text message might not be appreciated by its recipient can use the symbol to close their sentence, thereby avoiding awkward misunderstandings. The symbol – a dot inside a single spiral line – can be installed onto any PC running Windows 7, XP or Vista, as well as Macs and Blackberry mobile devices. It can then be used in Word documents, instant messenger conversations, Outlook email and other programmes, just by pressing Ctrl and the full stop button. The Michigan company behind the SarcMark have applied for a patent to protection their invention. (via.) Yay Michigan! I sincerely hope the SarcMark comes into frequent use. I think I may go off and download it. It’d be very useful on the interwebs, but then what would we fight about?

Anyone concerned that the irony of their email or text message might not be appreciated by its recipient can use the symbol to close their sentence, thereby avoiding awkward misunderstandings.

The symbol – a dot inside a single spiral line – can be installed onto any PC running Windows 7, XP or Vista, as well as Macs and Blackberry mobile devices.

It can then be used in Word documents, instant messenger conversations, Outlook email and other programmes, just by pressing Ctrl and the full stop button.

The Michigan company behind the SarcMark have applied for a patent to protection their invention.

(via.)

Yay Michigan! I sincerely hope the SarcMark comes into frequent use. I think I may go off and download it. It’d be very useful on the interwebs, but then what would we fight about?

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