Apparently It's Emoji Day? some links

[kitewithfish]

Not in like any organized way, but it just seems like emoji have cross my datastream in a couple of oddly different ways, so here's a round up.

The Organization for Transformative Works announces EMOJI FOR ALL!
In the November 2018 newsletter, they announced updates for AO3:

This month, Accessibility, Design & Technology and Systems collaborated on a week-long process to update AO3’s database encoding. This was a big project with a big result: the AO3 now allows for an extended character set in all languages and, including ALL THE EMOJI! We’re delighted to have implemented the update and are looking forward to seeing new emoji-filled fanworks.

Which generally sounds awesome - the fact that some languages had a limited character set must have been a real cramp in some writers' styles.

Vox had a video on a new trend that creeps me the fuck out: Advertisers can now send you ads based on your emotional state via your emoji . I fear that they may have already discovered the eggplant. 

Comments

[redseeker]

We can use emojis on AO3 now? Finally I can leave comments that truly express my real feelings about stories XDDD

[bayliss]

Well, it doesn't surprise me that the advertisers are figuring out how to monetize emoji. *rolls eyes*


ANd now I can not get emoji reviews as well as written ones. LOL

[thenewbuzwuzz]

Kudos

[yalumesse]

My respect for AO3 just keeps getting higher.

[tropicsbear]

As someone who loves mixed-media fanfics and wants to write more of them YESSS EMOJIS FINALLY.