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Originally Posted by amber
me, too. But the way I think of it is, it would be like talking without making facial expressions, and I just can't do that. I mean, expressions are a must. Plus, I abhorr the snobbishness about using emoticons, so it's part defiance that I use them, too. But mostly it's that "talking without facial expressions" thing.
But, Sue - more power to you! You gotta do what's right for you.
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I'm with you. Emoticons were considered mandatory when I first got online. I got into trouble with my sarcasm in email cuz people would think I was serious. They are very important in certain instances. And, you're right, I don't speak deadpan why would I chat that way?