Chronic Illness @lemmy.world Björn Tantau @swg-empire.de 2 wk. ago

Tja

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I cannot handle the random bold words, I just cannot
- Reminds me of the bolding in comic book speech
- I see it more and more lately, and I'm not sure the idiots who initially make these posts understand the function.
  
  *Sees someone using language in a way different from convention*
  
  This person must be an idiot
- Theyre meant to deliver emphasis on the words so you don't read it all monotone in your head. For example maybe "wow, okay. RUDE" but all bold comes off as being too aggressive. I personally think it enhances the post. Also, if you can't handle them, down vote and move on.
  
  I mean, I know that the bold font is meant to add emphasis, and that's exactly the problem. You can only emphasize so many words in a sentence before it starts to grate on your readers' nerves.
  
  I feel like it's of some import to point out that stuff like that makes writing less accessible for some neurodivergent people. I know I had trouble reading it.
“Only accepting positive feedback” is going to find its way into my vocabulary.
Alopecia is treason
Thanks body! Ur doing a great job. Don’t blame me when I die at 42 though, that’s on you xxx
I feel personally attacked. Not by the meme, but I feel seen nonetheless.
Tja.
Tjena
- I see this and another comment saying "tja" and both have upvotes. However, I don't understand the ... Joke? Is it a joke? Or a reference?
  
  Any enlightenment would be very much appreciated.
  
  edit: Just noticed the title of this post is also "tja." Still don't get it.
  
  It's a German expression. Mostly used to comment on a negative situation in a slightly disparaging way while recognising the negativity and futility. The closest English word is "well".
  
  I couldn't think of a fitting title.
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