On average, a dismissive/confrontational/snarky tone will be less palatable to potential female readers than potential male readers (even within our usual demographics).
Confrontational yes, dismissive—quite possibly, snarky probably not. Whatever difference there is in communication preferences across the sexes is stylistic more than a fundamental difference in ‘niceness’.
I know what you mean. That is another more stereotypically male kind of nasty. But a word doesn’t spring to mind. Ok, I lie. But I’m far too polite to use any of the obvious candidates! ;)
Confrontational yes, dismissive—quite possibly, snarky probably not. Whatever difference there is in communication preferences across the sexes is stylistic more than a fundamental difference in ‘niceness’.
Oh, I agree. I’m talking about the particular style of “heh, what an idiot” comments. Is there a more accurate adjective than ‘snarky’ for that style?
I know what you mean. That is another more stereotypically male kind of nasty. But a word doesn’t spring to mind. Ok, I lie. But I’m far too polite to use any of the obvious candidates! ;)