Scott Fahlman

Scott Fahlman

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Scott Fahlman is a computer science professor known for proposing the first emoticons, specifically the smiley face :-) in 1982, as a way to clarify tone in online communication, which has significantly influenced the use of emojis in digital messaging.

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Scott Fahlman proposed :-) as a joke marker to help students.

Emojis are now everywhere – but using them can be a minefield | Language
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-29
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