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@cornelius_blackfoot
dude emoticons are to give what you're saying a certain context, the written word doesn't allow for mannerisms, tone of voice, facial expressions, any and all of the things that come with having a conversation with someone face to face or listening to their tone over the telephone.
Personally I'm for anything that allows a little of that into forum/email conversation. And with your predilection for calling everyone and everything a cunt, emoticons would go a long way to making sure your tone of voice is at least thought about, rather than taking your words at face (written) value and spitting them back at you.
remember the truth hurts no matter how softly spoken, but it can hurt a little less if you do the written equivalent of shrugging your shoulders, offering a wry smile, or a big thumbs up.
;-P