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Odd little yellow dot things appearing on GN

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jinglbellsfrocks Fri 11-Dec-15 22:58:20

Why? tchconfused

There is a very adequate list of emotis under the posting box. Far superior to this imported stuff. Weird. IMHO tchhmm

Lona Sat 12-Dec-15 21:04:02

?? ?

Well, I never!

Indinana Sat 12-Dec-15 21:01:04

Meant to say, the article explains why they're called emoji and not emoticon. Emoticon is a contraction of emotion and icon. Emoji (invented by a Japanese company) is a combination of e and moji, which roughly translates as pictograph. Unlike emoticons, emoji are actual pictures, and haven't developed from text [e.g. :'( or :-) ] like emoticons. And emoticons are designed to express emotions, while emoji aren't, necessarily.

It's all in the article - just put that brief explanation for people who don't like links (like me tchgrin)

Indinana Sat 12-Dec-15 20:52:54

It seems there is a difference:

www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/feb/06/difference-between-emoji-and-emoticons-explained

loopylou Sat 12-Dec-15 20:29:36

?
I wonder what's the difference? ?

jinglbellsfrocks Sat 12-Dec-15 20:01:03

I don't know why they call them 'emojis' tchhmm 'Emotis' is more rational.

jinglbellsfrocks Sat 12-Dec-15 20:00:01

Oh yes! Eyes!!!

(magnifying glass in other room) tchhmm

Indinana Sat 12-Dec-15 19:46:55

Unless I view this thread on my iPhone or iPad. Then all the emoji (emojis?) are yellow, or whatever colour they're meant to be. And bigger.

Indinana Sat 12-Dec-15 19:43:45

Indi! It's half the flippin' size!

Ah yes, it is now. Something's happened. When I posted it, the emoji was a proper yellow one, a bit smaller than the GN ones. now it's gone all albino and ghost like, as have all the previously posted ones hmm

whitewave Sat 12-Dec-15 19:43:18

????
For the eyes

rosesarered Sat 12-Dec-15 19:40:07

? Eyes!

jinglbellsfrocks Sat 12-Dec-15 19:22:30

I don't know what those other things are. Traffic warning lanterns? Roman helmets? tchconfused

jinglbellsfrocks Sat 12-Dec-15 19:20:53

Having just eaten two chunks of chocolate cake - frozen (forgot to get it out) - that makes me feel slightly sick.

rosesarered Sat 12-Dec-15 19:18:00

??????????? let them eat cake!

rosesarered Sat 12-Dec-15 19:17:01

????????

jinglbellsfrocks Sat 12-Dec-15 19:16:51

I wouldn't bother with those Ana. Put 'em away.

jinglbellsfrocks Sat 12-Dec-15 19:16:19

Indi! It's half the flippin' size! tchhmm

Ana Sat 12-Dec-15 18:13:41

Mine are teeny-weeny... ☺☻

Indinana Sat 12-Dec-15 18:11:51

smile ?
Not really much difference in size - the main difference is that the GN emoticon has a bolder outline than the emoji.

Ana Sat 12-Dec-15 18:10:11

I do like this one ? though! tchsmile

jinglbellsfrocks Sat 12-Dec-15 18:07:27

Yes, and victory to you too Galen Madam! tchhmm

Not me. I didn't touch a thing.

loopylou Sat 12-Dec-15 18:04:11

Don't worry Bennan I suspect jingl's pulled up the drawbridge ?

Ana Sat 12-Dec-15 12:23:49

GN's probably been Trumped...tchwink

Bennan Sat 12-Dec-15 12:21:55

What's going on!! Just tried to access GN and I got a message saying it was a dangerous site and wouldn't let me in. On second attempt found a small note at the bottom which stated 'access this site anyway' so I did and got in. What the H--L is happening? shock

loopylou Sat 12-Dec-15 12:18:19

? ? ? ? ?
annsixty on my mini iPad the smiley key bottom row, 2nd from the left and next to the '123' key opens my emoti.

Galen Sat 12-Dec-15 12:08:48

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