There are many ways that Microsoft or MSN Messenger enables people to express their feelings in electronic communications. The skins can change the look and feel of your instant messenger and palettes allow you to change text color and size. Now there are also free MSN animated smileys.
A regular smiley is just a yellow circle with eyes, nose and a mouth. The expressions they create are usually, happy, sad or angry. However, with animated smileys, the expressions take on a whole new dimension. The sentiments that can be communicated are broadened, making it easier to express yourself.
Not only does Microsoft include smileys in their Messenger downloads, there are also many third party vendors that create unique and clever icons that bounce, dance and jiggle on your screen. Several have arms and legs added to help you get your point across, whether is to provide encouragement or support or to make someone laugh for a mid-week pick-me-up. 2D and 3D animations are available, which add a new dimension to your online communications.
These “emoticons” are usually available in a collection. This means that once you pick a type or theme for your smileys, there will be many different expressions and sentiments that you can choose from.
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