What's the point of the handball smiley?

[caesar44]

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There is a buglet, they're switched.
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Ah , OK ..

[Sjakihata]

Interresting question, especially if we broaden it a bit, and ask "what's the point of smilies?"

[Craterus]

Interresting question, especially if we broaden it a bit, and ask "what's the point of smilies?"

To express emotion, to add humour to a post... the possibilities are endless

[Sjakihata]

well, to me humor isnt a little yellow (or often blue or green even) dot that represents something remotely similar to human emotions.

[Divinus Arma]

The problem with asynchronous technology based communication is that it lacks the interpersonal cues we rely on to decipher the total message. Facial expression, gestures, body language: All are absent. Emoticons help to bridge that gap and present a fuller meaning to the user's text.

Examples:

I am joking, this is fun, that was funny, I agree with you and think that we are having fun.

I am angry, that makes me angry

thank you, I am making my statement with humility

Frustration, lack of control

I am ignoring you, I do not think this is important


Other are difficult to find an emotion. Like what the hell is this:

[Papewaio]

When you can't get this you are left with this

[Divinus Arma]

When you can't get this you are left with this

LMAO!!!!

[Craterus]

When you can't get this you are left with this

A perfect example of my point..