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 >[log in to unmask] 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) ---------- Work is the blackmail of survival. ---------- | | Bitnet : JBUTLER@UA1VM | | Jeremy G. Butler - - - - - - - - - - | Internet : [log in to unmask] | | | GEnie : J.BUTLER27 | | | | Telecommunication & Film Dept * The University of Alabama * Tuscaloosa |