SOGILLR@VCCSCENT.BITNET (Richard Gillette) (02/09/90)
Adam M. I tried private e-mail, but my reply got bounced back with an invalid destination FRECP12. Anyways.... The symbols are facial expressions turned on their side. Some of the more common ones are: :) or :-) Smile =) THE Smiley Face :( or :-( Frown O:-) Angel (halo effect) }:-) Horny little devil :-* Utter surprise and/or shock :-p or :-P Tongue sticking out :-O Shouting :*) Inebriated (also cold (stuffy nose)) :-/ Indecision ;) or ;-) Wink ;?) Wrinkled nose :-E Grrr! or vampire (teeth/fangs showing) These are used to add your feelings to the words you write which sometimes help in understanding how what is said is said (the author's intent). Use them and enjoy. +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Richard Gillette | This is not the end, | | | It is not even the beginning of the end; | | SOGILLR@VCCSCENT.BITNET | Perhaps it is the end of the beginning. | +----------------------------------------------------------------------+