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(Scott E. Fahlman)
19-Sep-82 11:44 Scott E Fahlman :-)
From: Scott E Fahlman
I propose that the following character sequence for joke markers: :-)
Read it sideways. Actually, it is probably more economical to mark things
that are NOT jokes, given current trends. For this, use :-(
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