Are light-hearted quips not appreciated on fluther?

I don’t think that is the case at all.

The Guidelines ask that quips not be initial responses so that the person can get some helpful answers to their sincere question.

Astrochuck has 12396 lurve. That seems like appreciation right there, and he is nothing if not lighthearted. But they must be well executed, or there is a risk of diluting the quality of the discussion.

As long as it’s not disrespectful to a persons plight, I appreciate the levity. Life is far too serious not to laugh. Good taste is always in fashion, but most of us can laugh at ourselves with relative ease.

Why, do you make a lot? Because that would be pretty hypocritical if not.

Just kidding just kidding! Sheesh!

There will always be some complaints, which are far out weighed by the quality product. It’s good to lighten the mood sometimes with a funny observation. If it’s too sensitive a topic to quip about use the private channels. I think the answers are usually well thought out and helpful even if a truthful quip hurts, I feel it’s not meant to hurt but to entertain us also. Thanks

As I said above, I make some but don’t want to be offensive.

@cdwccrn: Offensive is never a word I would use to describe you.

Thanks.

I like them, but not when an entire thread becomes derailed because of them. In my opinion, this happens too much.

I have no problem with ‘em.

Light hearted/joking quips are fine. But it’s annoying when they are in the beginning of a thread since that is rude to the asker. When someone asks a question asking for help, and the first few quips are light hearted and not really answering the question, I feel that sets a tone for the rest of the thread. Nothing is worse than being frustrated over some problem and then when you ask for help, the response is overwhelmingly people just making jokes and lurving up for it. That said, I think most of us are guilty of doing this every once in a while. In general though, I hope that people respect the asker and the main goal of the site and wait till there are some real, helpful answers to the question before they let loose with silly/jokey statements.

I think it’s right to take your cue from a reading of the question. If someone is in dire distress about losing his right arm in a terrible accident, that is not the place for offhand remarks.

Also I don’t happen to like seeing a thread turn into a cutesy little dialogue of one-upping wisecracks and in jokes, especially if they have nothing to do with the topic.

Otherwise I think it is just fine to be jocular, and indeed that is part of the spirit of the place.

I often put lighthearted, dry, or somewhat drifting quips in whisper font. It sets them apart and lets people know that they’re not really part of the main conversation.

And sometimes I don’t.

I think it’s a subjective call. I would never make a snide comment on, say, a domestic violence question, or something of that nature.
Sometimes my smartass remarks generate ire from the asker of the question and I can forget about being added to their fluther. I guess that’s just a cross I’ll have to bear.

I really have no problem with them either, unless it’s a serious question. My reasons for coming to this site is to not only ask and answer questions but have a good time as well. I agree with @PnL – as long as the questions have at least been answered respectfully, I don’t see why you can’t have a little fun.

The general concensus seems to be to let a real answer or two come in before you post something just for fun. Obviously, some questions should never be derailed just for our own amusement. Other than that, let the good times roll :)

@Jeruba ‘losing an arm’ and ‘offhand’ remark? Was that an unintentional pun?

Hey! We’ll have none of that.

Unintentional? Of course not! I was really into Tom Swifties when they were hot about 40 years ago: “I stuck my arm into a lion’s mouth,” said Tom offhandedly. But that should be another thread…

Since we’re about 20 answers into this question already, this would seem like an appropriate time for a light-hearted quip. And just my luck, I can’t think of anything funny to say. It sucks to be me.

Who’s crying?!!
:)

Yet another question asked because of me. How come I am not as popular as AC? Or am I?just kidding folks….

As with any humor, there are certain situations in which making a quip would be inappropriate. But if you have a modicum of social skills, you should be able to make a determination as to what those situations might be.

I don’t think I have a whole modicum of social skill. Perhaps that’s why I blurt the occasional unfortunate quip.

Indubitably.

@Jeruba: You must hate me and my silly quips! :)

@asmonet, I know you know better, naughty girl. Off to bed with you now.

/cry

:-*

@laureth don’t feel bad, when they were handing out social skills I thought they said motion pills and I held up my Dramamine and said “No thanks got it taken care of.”