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Why? 
There is a very adequate list of emotis under the posting box. Far superior to this imported stuff. Weird. IMHO 
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 
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I don't know why they call them 'emojis' 'Emotis' is more rational.
Oh yes! Eyes!!!
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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 
I don't know what those other things are. Traffic warning lanterns? Roman helmets?
Indi! It's half the flippin' size!
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Not really much difference in size - the main difference is that the GN emoticon has a bolder outline than the emoji.
I do like this one ? though! 
Yes, and victory to you too Galen Madam!
Not me. I didn't touch a thing.
GN's probably been Trumped...
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? 
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