Question: Why do I get emoticon when I type "(b)?"

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,443]

Whenever I type in a lower case "b" within parentheses, the final post shows the opening paren followed by a yellow face. The closing paren completely disappears.

How to retain what I type, please? Is there a secret code?

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[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Probably your computer reading is as ACSII code if you add a space between the "(" and the letter it should prevent that from happening.

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,443]

Thanks. I'll try it here and now.

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Er, again:

(b )

Er, a little tweak:

( b )

The first time, I used a space after the first ( only.

Second time, before the second ) only.

Third time, after the first and before the second.

Guess I'll go with #2 for now. Or #3 for its symmetry..

Edited November 4, 2015 by WLSResources/ClothingExch

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,443]

Just thought of another experiment. -- type in the third version and then delete the spaces? Stranger things have worked.

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Oh, rats.

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Nope, another disappointing tweak.

Edited November 4, 2015 by WLSResources/ClothingExch

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,443]

Gads, I'm knocking everything over. No idea how to un-blue box #3. So much for experimenting. Bring back my typewriter.

See that? 31 views. Thanks, folks, do you run out to stare at traffic accidents, too? Just sit there.

Edited November 4, 2015 by WLSResources/ClothingExch

[KindaFamiliar 3,867]

41 views now...

And yes, we're probably all laughing at you at least a little...

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[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,443]

@@KindaFamiliar == fat ass

Edited November 4, 2015 by WLSResources/ClothingExch

[KindaFamiliar 3,867]

KindaFamiliar = Fat all over!!! ((b)(

[4MRB4PHOTO 3,899]

KindaFamiliar = Fat all over!!! ((b)(

Since you are a man from Austrailia, you could say:

KindaFamiliar=Fat down under

That will definitely get some of the women's attention.

[KindaFamiliar 3,867]

@@4MRB4PHOTO

Oh yeah...

That's JUST what I need...

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,443]

KindaFamiliar = Fat all over!!! ( ( (

Is that your best shot, Cupcake?

Since you are a man from Austrailia, you could say:

KindaFamiliar=Fat down under

That will definitely get some of the women's attention.

I started with the simple "fat ass," then edited to add "bully," then again to add "from down under (lower case d & u), the last part to be interpreted as one might. Then I stripped the edits, favoring the two-word 'fat ass' as the punchiest.

@@4MRB4PHOTO

Oh yeah...

That's JUST what I need...

That's right, @@4MRB4PHOTO, he's juggling about all he can handle now and then some, if you believe him.

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,443]

KindaFamiliar = Fat all over!!! ( ( (

Oops, disregard my comment on this above. In my immediate paranoia cover-up, I thought you were commenting on me.

A propos nothing, folks, I had a really nice day. Some nice surprises, the kind that just give a person's spirit a lift. Hope y'all had the same.