Just commit, no matter the response. Adding /s is akin to explaining a joke after you tell it. If someone doesn’t understand or pick up on the sarcasm, it’s not your responsibility to spell it out for them. You add /s because you don’t want to be held accountable.
You built your own cage and you like it.
I believe you believe that. You should go drink some water and take a walk outside. You sound stressed.
Your slashes and letters are lashes and fetters.