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while we're talking about the orthagonality of people's comments, I have one to contribute! This is the second of your posts I've read in an hour with a b^) (checking your history shows at least one more) and now I'm curious. I've never seen that face before. The first time, I assumed it was a carelessly-executed B^) "2cool4you sunglasses wearer grinning sarcastically," but I guess it's not. My best guess is that it'…
My right eye is missing and I normally wear a patch over that socket. I've used that smiley for decades; my offline friends usually get it but it's understandable that that someone who's never met me would be uncertain...
Wow - I did think of an eyepatch, of course, but didn't think it was a likely answer because I didn't see how it would indicate an obvious emotion.
Thanks!