A gentle reminder that if I don't know you, your choice of first contact with me (or, really, anyone) probably shouldn't be sarcasm or "playful" aggressiveness. Online communication often lacks nuance and context, and I will just assume you're a jerk and block you. Remember: The failure mode of 'clever' is 'asshole.'

This toot brought to you by more than one to-me-rather-obnoxious response here, followed by immediate blockage.

@scalzi

I first heard this quote, "The failure mode of 'clever' is 'asshole," in one of Wil Wheaton's books. He credited you.

I've now used it as well and think about it a lot. It's a good mantra for the internet and life.