Have to say this: I don't think it's the smiley that makes a post hypocritical or shades something mean said. You do that with the words you use. A smiley may only emphasise it a little, but if it's the poster's intent to hurt someone without saying it in the open, you don't need a smiley for it at all.
I've nothing against them. Actually, with some posts without them I'm in doubt whether it's meant seriously or not, and I just wish there'd be that winky or grinning smiley with it. Because on the internet you miss all non-verbal communication that usually shows the intent of what you're saying.
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