Ok, the title was an overuse of emojis as a joke. But seriously, I like some limited use of emojis because it helps me convey intention/emotion so that I’m less misunderstood and also adds some more feeling/fun to text content 😄

      • EveryMuffinIsNowEncryptedEnglish
        7·
        4 months ago

        They are not objectively better or worse overall, though one or the other may be objectively better in individual contexts.

        Individual people may prefer one over the other, though. I am one of them.

        • Tenniswaffles
          1·
          4 months ago

          In what context where both are available are emoticons objectively better?

          • EveryMuffinIsNowEncryptedEnglish
            6·
            4 months ago

            Well, if you’re typing on a computer as opposed to a phone, for instance, it’s typically a lot easier to type out an emoticon as opposed to an emoji. Therefore, emoticons would likely be objectively better.

            Likewise, if you’re typing on a smartphone, most people have an emoji drawer they can pop open in a jiffy and choose what they want.

            Then again, even in both of these situations, it also depends on what crowd you’re in: some people honestly just prefer emoticons because it’s what they grew up with, like me; others prefer emoji, for varying reasons.

            Most instances where one is objectively better suited than the other are based on subjective criteria.