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In reply to the discussion: What can we DU now to help TTW and Yoshi ? [View all]7wo7rees
(5,128 posts)Facetious is a useful word to describe something that's humorous, or meant to be humorous. If a joke falls flat, then you can back off from it by saying you're only being facetious. There are limits to this use of the word: if you stage an elaborate prank on your friend, making him run out into the street in his underwear because he thinks his house is on fire, calling the joke facetious will probably earn you a punch in the face.
http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/facetious
used to describe speech that is meant to be funny but that is usually regarded as annoying, silly, or not proper
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/facetious
not seriously meaning what you say, usually in an attempt to be humorous or to trick someone:
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/american-english/facetious
trying to appear amusing and intelligent at a time when other people do not think it is appropriate, and when it would be better to be serious
http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/us/definition/learner/facetious
Maybe, just maybe daredtowork, you were looking for another word to use. maybe not.
Most appropriately would be for you to stand down. Just my very, very humble opinion.
It just seems as though you are attacking to many people who have truly done all they could, for not doing as much as you believe should be done.