@Gedaliah said in #39:
> To support my point that roasting is meant to be humorous and not offensive or disrespectful, here are a few reliable sources:
>
> Microsoft Copilot:
> “Roast battles are a form of competitive comedy where participants take turns making humorous, often sarcastic or satirical, remarks about each other. The goal is to be witty, sharp, and, of course, funny without crossing the line into genuinely hurtful territory. Think of it as a verbal sparring match where the punches are all in good fun.“
>
> Jeff Ross (aka Roastmaster General):
> “A roast is a chance to honor someone by telling them what you really think of them, and it's a great way to show how much you care.”
>
> On WikiHow:
> “Often, the roast jokes that get the most laughs have an element of truth in them, but don't cross the line into being outright mean.”
>
> On HogoNext.com:
> “Before we dive into the nitty-gritty, let’s define what constitutes a ‘good roast’. It’s not about being mean-spirited or tearing someone down. A good roast is a playful exchange of witty insults delivered with affection and humor. Think of it as a verbal sparring match where everyone is in on the joke.“
>
> Also on HogoNext.com:
> “ title= Roasting Etiquette
>
> While roasting is meant to be fun, there are some important etiquette rules to follow:
>
> —————
>
> • Keep it Lighthearted: Avoid sensitive topics like physical appearance, personal tragedies, or deeply held beliefs.
>
> • Be Mindful of the Audience: Tailor your roast to the audience’s sensibilities. What might be funny among close friends might not be appropriate in a more formal setting.
>
> • Don’t be Mean-Spirited: Remember, the goal is to make people laugh, not to hurt feelings.
>
> • Know When to Stop: Don’t overdo it. A few well-placed roasts are more effective than a barrage of insults.
> “
Alright, in my generation, when you say you got roasted or you are trying to roast someone, it is intended to roast them with your words. Like, you are sorta supposed to offend them, hit them where it hurts.... With words. Also, I think you are taking it way to seriously for a simple Lichess forum. It's a place of casual chat, not everyone likes having books thrown at them. Not defending his message, it was inappropriate and I'm glad it's gone, but I think you should relax a bit ^-^ I don't mean this in a mean way either. I just think you're taking this a little too seriously. It's an off-topic chat forum.
> To support my point that roasting is meant to be humorous and not offensive or disrespectful, here are a few reliable sources:
>
> Microsoft Copilot:
> “Roast battles are a form of competitive comedy where participants take turns making humorous, often sarcastic or satirical, remarks about each other. The goal is to be witty, sharp, and, of course, funny without crossing the line into genuinely hurtful territory. Think of it as a verbal sparring match where the punches are all in good fun.“
>
> Jeff Ross (aka Roastmaster General):
> “A roast is a chance to honor someone by telling them what you really think of them, and it's a great way to show how much you care.”
>
> On WikiHow:
> “Often, the roast jokes that get the most laughs have an element of truth in them, but don't cross the line into being outright mean.”
>
> On HogoNext.com:
> “Before we dive into the nitty-gritty, let’s define what constitutes a ‘good roast’. It’s not about being mean-spirited or tearing someone down. A good roast is a playful exchange of witty insults delivered with affection and humor. Think of it as a verbal sparring match where everyone is in on the joke.“
>
> Also on HogoNext.com:
> “ title= Roasting Etiquette
>
> While roasting is meant to be fun, there are some important etiquette rules to follow:
>
> —————
>
> • Keep it Lighthearted: Avoid sensitive topics like physical appearance, personal tragedies, or deeply held beliefs.
>
> • Be Mindful of the Audience: Tailor your roast to the audience’s sensibilities. What might be funny among close friends might not be appropriate in a more formal setting.
>
> • Don’t be Mean-Spirited: Remember, the goal is to make people laugh, not to hurt feelings.
>
> • Know When to Stop: Don’t overdo it. A few well-placed roasts are more effective than a barrage of insults.
> “
Alright, in my generation, when you say you got roasted or you are trying to roast someone, it is intended to roast them with your words. Like, you are sorta supposed to offend them, hit them where it hurts.... With words. Also, I think you are taking it way to seriously for a simple Lichess forum. It's a place of casual chat, not everyone likes having books thrown at them. Not defending his message, it was inappropriate and I'm glad it's gone, but I think you should relax a bit ^-^ I don't mean this in a mean way either. I just think you're taking this a little too seriously. It's an off-topic chat forum.
