Following recent feedback, the forum staff would like to request that people refrain from using 'Emoji' symbols/emoticons on the forum. If you feel it necessary to use an emoticon in your post, then please use one of the 'Smilies' that are provided by the forum software.
The reason for this is to maintain accessibility in line with our forum rules. Not all devices are capable of displaying all symbols, and the meaning of posts can become unclear.
We will review this policy in the near future, but because at the present time a large proportion of those accessing the forum are unable to properly view them, it is felt this policy is necessary.
Should you not be aware of what an 'Emoji' is, then you are probably not using them! But the following Wikipedia page contains some further reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emoji
Further to the above, I would also like to request, particularly on behalf of infrequent and new visitors, that when using "jargon" (in particular acronyms and station codes), to ensure the meaning is clear and defined where necessary.
The reason for this is to maintain accessibility in line with our forum rules. Not all devices are capable of displaying all symbols, and the meaning of posts can become unclear.
We will review this policy in the near future, but because at the present time a large proportion of those accessing the forum are unable to properly view them, it is felt this policy is necessary.
Should you not be aware of what an 'Emoji' is, then you are probably not using them! But the following Wikipedia page contains some further reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emoji
Further to the above, I would also like to request, particularly on behalf of infrequent and new visitors, that when using "jargon" (in particular acronyms and station codes), to ensure the meaning is clear and defined where necessary.