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From: crane@fortune.UUCP (John Crane)
Newsgroups: net.jokes,net.flame
Subject: Re: PISS(backslash-bang-splat)
Message-ID: <3641@fortune.UUCP>
Date: Wed, 20-Jun-84 16:10:01 EDT
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Posted: Wed Jun 20 16:10:01 1984
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I just got an idea.  One of the biggest problems we have over email is not
knowing the tone or emotion level with which something is stated.  Somebody
may SOUND angry but really be sarcastic or wistful, etc.  Why don't we
create a dictionary of emotional symbols (such as :-) :-( :-+ etc.) that we
can interject into our messages and thereby convey a little more of the
original intention of the author?

I think net.jokes, net.jokes.d, net.flame, and net.religion could REALLY use
something like that.

Only reason I'm posting this to this group is because this is where
Mr. Norris posted his :-+

If you want to forward your ideas to me, I will compile them and
post a comprehensive listing. One guideline, they should not be too
elaborate. Just a few punctuation marks on one or two lines. If they
are too complex nobody will use them. Keep them simple but meaningful.

If I don't hear from anybody, I'll just post my own ideas. You wouldn't
like that, would you? ( :-) )

John Crane