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Greg Boeser · 2024-08-16T19:18:58-0400

Sabrejet said:
This emoji/smilie:

It usually accompanies the death of someone and serves no purpose other than draw attention to the person who posted it. Not sure why it annoys me so much; possibly the glib insincerity of it? You know those times at funerals when you go off and reflect, then some tool comes along and tells you how the weather is perfect for a send-off and won't shut up? I think it's that. And writing "blue skies sir" to someone you never met, who will never know you wrote it, or why. And "thanks for your service". I got paid for "serving" - I did it for me. I don't need your thanks, even if they might be sincere.

All these things have become trite and effectively meaningless. So yes, that bloody emoji annoyed me today.

As far as "Thank you for your service." goes, whether you did it for you or not is immaterial. You served. You placed your body and mind at the disposal of your country. That's something that sets you apart from most people. Those who have benefitted from the security provided by those who serve should be grateful.
Dismissing gratitude, even if you think it is insincere, is an offense against charity.

So, from one who has served to another,
thank you for your service.

Gregory Boeser, CW2,
OIF 4/2003 - 3/2004

SaparotRob · 2024-08-16T20:07:35-0400

I sincerely thank all who served, even my pesky little brother. Having never served, I refrain from using the salute emoji. Pure cringe when civilians do it.

SaparotRob · 2024-08-16T21:17:48-0400

Mea culpa. I used the none flying helmet salute emoji once. I believe FlyboyJ will give me a pass.

fubar57 · 2024-08-16T22:32:26-0400

I brought this emoji here to the forum because the original saluting gif was left handed which I didn't feel was appropriate. I transformed it a bit because the original was smiling so I took off the corners and made a straight line. I can't find the original online anymore and was totally surprised when it became included with the forum emojis

Greg Boeser · 2024-08-16T22:48:31-0400

Just saw this headline:

How to Know if Your Social Security Number has been Compromised

Didn't read the article. Already know the answer.
1. Do you have a Social Security number?
2. It's been compromised.

I get notices every few months from banks, mortgage company, university, phone company, the list goes on and on -
We regret to inform you that we have detected a data breach that has put your personal information at risk...

GrauGeist · 2024-08-16T23:08:18-0400

fubar57 said:
I brought this emoji here to the forum because the original saluting gif was left handed which I didn't feel was appropriate. I transformed it a bit because the original was smiling so I took off the corners and made a straight line. I can't find the original online anymore and was totally surprised when it became included with the forum emojis

Same with the animated one.

The salute was one the wrong side, so I changed it by placing the hand on the proper side and increasing the salute time.
I thought it was neat that Horse added it to the list.

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