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Jeremy Butler <[log in to unmask]>
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Film and TV Studies Discussion List <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 27 Mar 91 17:26:45 CST
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On Wed, 27 Mar 91 14:43:57 PST Little Bear said:
>I'm very new to this list but something I've noticed missing from many of the
>messages are the usual little "signs" that help to prevent misunderstandings
>regarding jokes and the like, for example the smiley face :-) which
>is used to denote a joke. Are these used on this list and I've just
>not seen them? can't help feeling that this would help with the
>problems and misunderstandings that have been occurring on the list.
>
>Andrea
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Those little guys are often known as "emoticons."  Folks should feel
free to use 'em if they like.  Here's one of my favorites:
 
Q:)      Me, wearing a beret (look at it sideways)
 
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