Why are Lemmy posts and replies (almost?) emoji free? - I like the small emotion symbols, they add a softer human feel to things :]

  • slazer2au
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    332 months ago

    Because they make you seem like an AI or spammer or a boomer.

    • Victor
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      232 months ago

      It’s “boomer” to use emoji? The fuck?

      • slazer2au
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        262 months ago

        The stupid Facebook posts with an over sized 🤣 about a mild joke.

        • Victor
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          72 months ago

          Well yeah, overreacting is pretty cringe-inducing, I agree. But not the use of emoji as a concept, IMO. I think conveying emotion or intent or tone using them is good for communication in general. Makes things more personal and clear.

        • Victor
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          52 months ago

          I don’t use emoji because they’re hip, I use them because they have a function. 🤨🤷‍♂️