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submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Reading comments in different communities, I noticed that users hardly leave smilies. Why is that?

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[–] [email protected] 40 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Emoticons are like swear words.

I use them sparingly not because I disapprove of them, but to preserve their effectiveness.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 11 months ago

I have been sparing the almighty hell out of mine. When they drop it will be epic.