03-29-2015, 06:28 AM
Well, even if the Internet is serious business, like Pete says, the thing that is missing is eye contact and body language. Smilies are suppose to take their place and define what you mean if what you say can be taken more than one way. An insulting remark can become a friendly jab when followed by You can express your amazement an appreciation by writing a paragraph or two, or just add a , or to a short sentence. You can say something really dumb and let everyone know that you know it is by adding These shortcuts give you more time to be serious, but then, where's the fun in doing that? :?:
Don (ezdays) Day
Board administrator and
founder of the CANYON STATE RAILROAD
Board administrator and
founder of the CANYON STATE RAILROAD