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How do I use Emoticons? Where are they?
Emoticons can be found by clicking on the link entitled Emoticon Legend, which is located under most commenting fields. When looking at the list you will see various images of the emotes and a word next to them, this is the word you need to enter in to your comments, to display the emote.