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submitted 11 months ago by Slow@lemmy.today to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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

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[-] charonn0@startrek.website 40 points 11 months ago

Emoticons are like swear words.

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

[-] taldennz@lemmy.nz 5 points 10 months ago

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

this post was submitted on 22 Dec 2023
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