Reading comments in different communities, I noticed that users hardly leave smilies. Why is that?

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    • Maestro@kbin.social
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      3 years ago

      My 80 old father-in-law spams emoticons like he’s a 15 year old girl. Cringe-worthy and hillarious at the same time 😂

      • TangledHyphae@lemmy.world
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        3 years ago

        I have stopped contacting family members because the constant emoji spam kills all desire to have a conversation with them. Feels like empty meaningless chatter.

    • PilferJynx@lemmy.world
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      3 years ago

      I only use emoticons to clarify an emotional message. On forums, I’m more interested in sharing and discussing ideas and opinions. Emoticon spam makes me sick with worthless cringe.

    • Fizz@lemmy.nz
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      3 years ago

      I use emojis only because my phone suggests them at the end of sentences 🙃