Did You Ever Think How Smilies Change The Meaning Of A Post

[deb1]

I was just thinking about how drastically the little smilie face at the end of a sentence can change the way I read a post.

For example:

I really like you.

is different then

I really like you

I really like you

or

I really like you

I really like you.

(Okay, that one scares me)

Try it.

Put some phrases down with different smilies. It is strange how these little, yellow guys can completely change the meaning of a sentence.

 

[Buff Hooligans]

Deb, this is a great thread topic. (Would add a smiley here but I never use them.)

 

[mjdtexan]

Quote:
Ok, I will try it.

I really like you.

 

[deb1]

Quote:
Ok, I will try it.

I really like you.

 

[thechickenchick]

Quote:
Ok, I will try it.

I really like you.

 

[The Chicken Lady]

And this is why smilies are so helpful in Internet communication. They add to our words where voice inflection and facial expressions are lacking.

 

[Southernbelle]

I really like you.

 

[canada-goose]

Whoa. It's amazing how the meaning changes!

I really like you

 

[horsejody]

I really like you.

I really like you.

I really like you.

This one is just cute.

 

[deb1]

Quote:
I love that smilie!

Hey guys, you don't have to use the phrase, I really like you. Use any phrase that you can change with smilies.