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Emoticons and Acronyms(?)?

Why is it that women, and men who like anime/Japanese culture, tend to use emoticons so much?

Likewise, why do women in particular tend to use the acronym "lol" and "LOL"?

Especially in unfunny situations, and places where it is just out of place.

I'll cease writing here else I might attempt to answer my own question and deter different answers.

If at all possible I request detailed answers an non-ranting answers.

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  • 6 years ago
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    "lol" is the bleat of the Internet {vcktard. It's used here by lazy trolls to get a quick two points and by passive-aggressive types to disrespect their ideological foes.

    As for the emoticons, women like to wallow in their emotions instead of achieving mastery over them, and much the same could be said for the bronies out there.

  • Anonymous
    6 years ago

    lol is the new smiley face of 2015, and do something about your grammar.

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