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Tone Indicators, a Masterlist

Tone indicators are shorthand for words used to convey tone, which the Cambridge Dictionary defines as "a quality in the voice that expresses the speaker's feelings or thoughts". Tone can do so much to change the meaning and implications of a sentence. The intended use of tone indicators is in text, and they are prevalent on social media where miscommunication is rife, and posts and messages are often misinterpreted. Tone can be especially difficult to parse for neurodivergent people. This is not to say that neurotypical people never misunderstand tone through text, or even face-to-face, because they do — but that neurodivergent people may experience and interpret tone differently. They are simply paralinguistic signifiers used at the ends of statements to help readers fill in the blanks. They can also be called written shorthand for the poster’s (OP's) intent and emotion.

It's entirely too easy to use them, simply use them after, or even before, the sentence that you wish to clarify. "Can you explain this for me? /gen"

I'm going to make a masterlist of all the tone indicators I've seen so far, adding some that aren't in popular usage, some I personally use with my friends, some that I believe should exist, under the cut. In some cases, I've seen multiple versions of the tone indicator, in which case I've put the more popular one first (at least by what I've seen).

Tone Indicators I've Seen Popularly Used

/j: joking "i'll have to deactivate my account now /j"

/hj: half-joking "we should definitely date /hj"

/s, /sarc, /sarcasm: sarcasm "i absolutely love being sad /s"

/srs: serious "i'm just so very tired /srs"

/nsrs: not serious "my leg's hurting a little bit but i'm okay /nsrs"

/g: genuine statement "i'm thankful that you're talking to me right now /g"

/lh: light-hearted "isn't is spelled 'unnecessary'? /lh"

/nm: not really mad or upset "i think you got that fact wrong /nm"

/pos, /pc: positive connotation "the movie's back on for tomorrow! /pos"

/neg, /nc: negative connotation "i have work tomorrow /neg"

/ly, /l: lyrics "she's a, she's a lady, and i am just a boy /ly"

/p: platonic "i just want to hug you /p"

/gen: genuine question "are you okay with me talking right now? /gen"

/t: teasing "it seems your sense of humour is horrible /t"

Tone Indicators I Haven't Seen Popularly, but I Have Seen, and Also Sometimes Use

/ref: reference "it's like none pizza with left beef /ref"

/nbh: nobody here, for vague mentioning "i'm just so angry at someone /nbh"

/r: romantic "i really want to cuddle with you right now /r"

/sx, /x: sexual intent (Used for sexual innuendos, or similar hinting)

/nsx, /nx: non-sexual intent (Used to clarify the lack of any such sexual intent in a statement)

/m: metaphorical "i was just swept away by a wave /m"

/li: literal "the fish was as big as my torso /li"

/ij: inside joke "it's a whale on dry land /ij"

/rh, /rt: rhetorical "who even cares? /rh"

/hyp: hyperbole (exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally) "i've told her ten thousand times to stop playing that song /hyp"

/c: copypasta (a block of text which is copied and pasted across the Internet by individuals through online forums and social networking websites)

/f: fake "i saw this post yesterday /f", which could be accompanied by an edited or modified post

/th: threat "i will get you to read that book /th"

/cb: clickbait "this website saved my life! /cb"

Tone Indicators I Use With My Friends, or Believe Should Be Mainstream

/a: affectionate "you're a bitch /a"

/q: quote "get up, get up, there are worlds to conquer /q"

/nf: not forced "do you want to go out with me today? /nf"

/pa: passive-aggressive "looks like someone has been talking to someone else behind my back /pa"

/npa: not passive-aggressive "i think someone has stolen my pen /npa"

Sorry I’ve been gone so long! Artwork I did of Pilot Alastor using Prismacolor Alcohol Markers (sorry he’s so white, I didn’t have any skin tones)

holy shit that’s terrifying!

F5 tornado in Joplin, MO on May 22, 2011 - recording while sheltering in a convenience store.. all survived

aftermath and the devastation they survived

I wonder what the F rating was? The lower the more terrifying, because it puts into perspective how much worse it could’ve been.

Tornado vs train yesterday in Nebraska 🤔

WHAT IF MUDWINGS WERE MORE CROCODILE LIKE??!?‼️‼️‼️‼️

THANKYOU 💥‼️‼️‼️‼️

thank you so much, this clears a lot up! I had no idea that it was a matter of one area kind of being split, and I agree, those atrocities sound horrible, thank you so much for explaining! It was very clear, brief, yet informative. Thank you again!

I need help (Ignorance wise)

Hello, I know this is a lot of trust to put in people online, but I’m an American, and my family doesn’t have live TV (and therefor we don’t watch the news). I have almost no way of finding out about the politics around me, and I didn’t mind at first. I didn’t realize how much I was missing, and how important it all was. I’m only now realizing just how ignorant I am. My mom was explaining the war in Palestine to me and she said so many names I didn’t recognize, and those I did I only knew their names, not who or what they are, or what they did…

I know nothing.

So I’m turning to tumblr for help, because I’ve come to trust the people here, and I’d research it myself but it all seems so overwhelming I don’t even know where to start… If someone could help catch me up, or even just give me some pointers, I would be infinitely grateful.

Thank you!

Yes, 100%

Does anyone else also have a default fandom or interest that you're just automatically returned to whenever you lose all your hyperfixations

I’m relatively neutral. It’s constantly changing and i don’t know how to feel about that.

Calling all artists !!!

RB for sample size maybe? I’m very curious.

Could also apply to writers!

I need help (Ignorance wise)

Hello, I know this is a lot of trust to put in people online, but I’m an American, and my family doesn’t have live TV (and therefor we don’t watch the news). I have almost no way of finding out about the politics around me, and I didn’t mind at first. I didn’t realize how much I was missing, and how important it all was. I’m only now realizing just how ignorant I am. My mom was explaining the war in Palestine to me and she said so many names I didn’t recognize, and those I did I only knew their names, not who or what they are, or what they did…

I know nothing.

So I’m turning to tumblr for help, because I’ve come to trust the people here, and I’d research it myself but it all seems so overwhelming I don’t even know where to start… If someone could help catch me up, or even just give me some pointers, I would be infinitely grateful.

Thank you!

Just wait until it gets to 420,069 >:>

YES I'M GAY:

faGgot

dykAe (the a is silent)

trannY

Tumblr Code.

Why would you hurt me in this way 😭

Time for headcanons, my dudes 😔🥺

In my headcanon, adult Peril really wants a cub with Clay, but because of her fiery ability, babies do not live to hatch. The reason for this is the high temperature, due to which the egg is formed incorrectly

Good Goache Brand?

I’ve seen a couple of artworks done with goache (which I’ve never used before, but want to learn) and I really like how opaque they are, does anyone have a good brand recommendation?

Help With Acrylics?

Hello! I have some very cheap acrylics that are very thin and transparent, and I was wondering if anyone had a solution to thicken them up and make them more opaque? Thank you!

you all know that scene from Lilo and Stitch

Burn, 100%

The three sisters!

Which one are YOU gonna support in the great sandwing war?!

Redesigned Nightwings! Attached are various designs for different star patterns, and visual indicators for powers and royal lineage. I’ll probably do some other tribes soon, too.

A.I. photos are flooding social media and contributing to an Internet where we can't believe what we see. Spotting A.I. 📷s is an important media literacy skill.

None of us have time to research every image we see. We just need people to notice BEFORE THEY LIKE OR SHARE that an image might be fake. If unsure, check it or don't share.

I've started drawing some comics explaining the basic of AI spot-checking and media literacy in the age of disinformation. Follow along here or on my Twitter.

Hey guys, just putting out a PSA because now that's THREE people I know of who've got these identical messages on Discord last night alone.

If a friend messages you apologising because someone "with a similar username to you" tried to deceive them so they reported your account as hacked, and sends an image of a discord email, your friend is the one who has been hacked.

It's hard to read in the screenshot (sorry!) but it looks like the "advice" is something like "file a friend request with our CORPORATE HEAD OF SECURITY to open your case. You have 12 hours to do so or we might suspend your account."

I've been told that if you do contact that user, they try to get you to "prove" you own the account by making a "100% refundable transaction" to them. Which is so scummy.

Scammers catch people out by imposing a time limit and dramatic consequences of not acting fast enough. In that moment of panic, you might not figure out it's suspicious, especially when the email looks so real (it will have your screen-name in it to make it seem legit, but the request code will likely be identical to the one in this post, #40557035) and you're worried about both an impersonator AND losing your account.

If you get sent the above message, try to let your friend know through other ways (socials, etc) that they've been hacked. If you are ever worried, your best bet is to check Discord's website and ask for help through their support page, which has a section for hacked accounts.

Hey guys, just putting out a PSA because now that's THREE people I know of who've got these identical messages on Discord last night alone.

If a friend messages you apologising because someone "with a similar username to you" tried to deceive them so they reported your account as hacked, and sends an image of a discord email, your friend is the one who has been hacked.

It's hard to read in the screenshot (sorry!) but it looks like the "advice" is something like "file a friend request with our CORPORATE HEAD OF SECURITY to open your case. You have 12 hours to do so or we might suspend your account."

I've been told that if you do contact that user, they try to get you to "prove" you own the account by making a "100% refundable transaction" to them. Which is so scummy.

Scammers catch people out by imposing a time limit and dramatic consequences of not acting fast enough. In that moment of panic, you might not figure out it's suspicious, especially when the email looks so real (it will have your screen-name in it to make it seem legit, but the request code will likely be identical to the one in this post, #40557035) and you're worried about both an impersonator AND losing your account.

If you get sent the above message, try to let your friend know through other ways (socials, etc) that they've been hacked. If you are ever worried, your best bet is to check Discord's website and ask for help through their support page, which has a section for hacked accounts.

Hello, it’s come to my attention that someone reposted my art onto Pinterest without crediting or asking me. I am making this post both as a firm reminder not to do that but also as proof that I am also 42 Derechos on Pinterest.

Image ID: (please be patient, I’ve never done one before) MudWing dragon from Wings of Fire, with a standard broad head and neutral expression. Ears are drooping slightly and horns have a string with four beads on it hanging directly downwards. Second image includes the forepaw of a MudWing, with a bracelet adorned with similar beads. End image ID.

Mudwing headcannon

(Mudwing)

the Powerful Owl is staring into my soul

bird names that are fun to say:

little grebe

great tit

bustard

squacco heron

hottentot buttonquail

hoopoe

SWAAAAN

Some pictures I took of my adorable golden retriever, Zuzu! She loves bubbles, and will be turning 3 this July

Oh god there’s more—

They’re multiplying…

yeah, I do :’)

Hey alastor! Your one of my comfort characters as well and I wanna say that you make me a bit more confident every day :] (I always wished you were my dad as well tbh since your so nice)

Sorry if this is a weird a just thought I should let you know

- sincerely JD Starz

Ha ha! If I comfort anyone they probably need therapy!