I use Emoticons sometimes, not always.

It is wise to first make a fully sensible comment, and if you wish to add an Emoticon to it for extra punch, it is okay. But I do not think it wise to just comment with an Emoticon and not say anything else. It probably would not count as a comment as per earnings.

@lookatdesktop Do you think so?

@JustBhem What I am trying to say is if I for instance, only responded to all the discussions with an Emoticon but did not write anything in the box for Comment option it would look pretty silly and I would probably be pretty much ignored by all. But you always write nice comments and I appreciate that.

You are always appreciated for your comments, @Shiva49

@lookatdesktop Thanks for your appreciation - siva

It's a natural habit that most if not all of us share.

The Emoticons can emphasize your feelings. For instance if I were to say, "Have a nice day" but follow up with an Emoticon like this one, , then it would seem as if I was not being sincere. It would negate the comment because the angry Emoticon is usually used to express anger at something you are commenting about, but seldom used to be funny about. Emoticons generally are only used for emphasis.

I think that is why they are made available. We need to text our comments first then if we want to, we have that option to add one or two Emoticons to add a bit of spice to our comments.

@lookatdesktop yes exactly! That's why emoticons are very important to me

@Shortail , I started out here not knowing anything about them. I had to learn from others the same way. It's like, Oh, Really? They have funny faces I can use? I have not even used Tags yet. , I like to play it safe actually.

@lookatdesktop lol, I'm just new here, maybe just 5 days ago. that's the reason why also i'm still not familiar how to use this. well much more the tag. well, good thing is I know now how to use emoticons here. lol.

@lookatdesktop oh, thank you sir, lol, how come I didn't notice that,

I get that.