It all depends on which emojis you are using ... --- I think emojis can make postings more appealing and even more accessible. Sometimes there are special emojis for certain topics or conferences that are used as an identification symbol (like the emoji of arms embracing the earth for climate protection or certain UN emojis for international conferences). This is like an online posting wearing a pin or badge at a conference, which I find quite smart. But I would also argue that when using smiley face emojis you have to be more careful, especially in an intercultural context. Not everyone will understand certain emojis in the same way.

Source author: Elisabeth Jaklitsch Elisabeth.JAKLITSCH@bmeia.gv.at