Thread Title Smilies: Testing to See If It Works

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The discussion revolves around testing the functionality of smilies in forum threads. Participants express frustration that the smilies do not work as intended, referencing previous posts for context. There is a suggestion that the underlying theory behind the smilies could be flawed. One user humorously contemplates the possibility of obtaining a research grant for this testing. Overall, the thread highlights the challenges and uncertainties in implementing smilies in forum discussions.
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Just testing to see if it works for threads …

No … nothing happens … :cry:
 
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No, it doesn't. c.f. Moonbear's post in your other thread.
 
… the theory could be wrong! …

cristo said:
No, it doesn't. c.f. Moonbear's post in your other thread.

This is physics - I have to test it for myself!

:smile: … the theory could be wrong! … :smile:​

I wonder if I could get a research grant for this?
 

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