use of html now acceptable ?

[Chris F.A. Johnson]

On Thu, 27 Nov 2003, Keith Mastin wrote:

>
> > I notice the use of html emoticons (i.e. smileys etc) creeping into
> > technical discussion lists. Is this now considered good form?
> >
> > I don't wish to be labelled a curmudgeon, but let's all try to use
> > "big boy/big girl" grammar and form. Slang usage such as bein', n e ways
> > etc are best left in informal forums such as instant messaging. Turn off
> > the html PLEASE.
>
> No HTML,m Wrap below 80 lines... that's the TLUG standard. My
> understanding of emoticons is that they are a graphic, where a smiley is
> ASCII.

    Emoticon == smiley

    They may be translated into graphics by some software (news and
    mail readers, for example).

    I believe there is also an extended set of graphical emoticons
    used by Micros..t.

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