I like GIFs well enough as jokes, but hate them if used in a conversation instead of a written answer. but shrugs, I think political memes are worse.
But no one agrees with me either, @Quicksand , so we have to eat it 
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OK, but emojis are the work og Satan himself. If I wanted to communicate in little pictures, I’d live in ancient Egypt.
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Ok
You started this…just remember that.
There is no great evidence to support this. The research is flimsy.
If we are talking about well being, then the substitution of images for complex narratives might make the recipient feel a bit more connected. However, this is subjective and not an area greatly researched.
You love gifs, @gasband, so knock yourself out.
Its another little in joke that we can all titter about, like cynnies age and where is the Adidas money John.
Really important stuff.
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As good as it gets @WeeJoe
PS
My last word on the subject of gifs…
The baiting is wasted going from here.
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Aah, the wonders of AI…
Question: why are gifs boring?
Answer:
GIFs can be considered boring due to several factors, including their monotonous nature, low technical quality, and frequent overuse as unoriginal.
Key reasons people might find GIFs boring:
- Repetitive Content: The popularization of search tools like Giphy has led to a reliance on the same top results, resulting in a noticeable monotony in GIF culture. People often use the same handful of overused reaction GIFs instead of using their own words, which can feel unoriginal or lazy.
- Low Quality: The GIF file format is technically limited to a palette of only 256 colors, which means images and videos often look pixelated, blocky, or have poor color fidelity compared to modern image and video formats (like MP4 or PNG).
- Overuse and Misuse: In certain contexts, like professional communication or in place of thoughtful text responses, GIFs can be seen as “cringe,” outdated, or a sign of a “millennial boss” trying too hard to be hip. Some find them to be a crutch for poor writing or an attempt to get attention with a gimmick.
- Distracting and Annoying: Autoplaying and fast-flashing GIFs can be physically distracting or annoying to users, with some people even experiencing motion sickness or having their conditions (like migraines or seizure disorders) triggered by the movement. This can detract from the overall user experience, making the content less appealing.
- Lack of Substance: Since most GIFs are short, looping snippets from existing TV shows, movies, or memes, they can be perceived as lacking original substance or depth. They function more as a quick, comical shorthand rather than a unique form of expression.
While many still enjoy GIFs, these common criticisms contribute to the perception that they are “boring” or have fallen out of fashion as a primary form of digital communication.
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Falling on deaf ears would be an understatement
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Must not respond, must not respond
Breathe, inner peace, inner peace, breathe
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Well said @ISMF
Sometimes it is difficult to interpret the humour if you are from different parts of the world.
We are all in this together. We have to try to respect and support each other especially through the hard and sad times regardless of not liking the other person’s point. It is also important to welcome new posters too like a hello and welcome. I think there is a reminder alert for this.
Who knows how long we have in this world. I am getting old now as well and my eyesight is not what it used to be.
I still love this place. It is my go to place to get cheered up.
Thank you TIA and TAN. Stay blessed always.
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Wut.
Since you’re new here, I’ll explain: last season there was a poster who by sheer coincidence had the same username as you.
Arguably he would lack self awareness at times, but something he wouldn’t lack was opinions, on virtually any subject.
So if you visited the forum at a certain hour, he would have answered a few lines on every thread, and his avatar would be shown on every thread preview, notably on the forum homepage.
I hope it helps. 
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Screenshot is not enough. We need the source article link! 
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saw this the other day and was totally disgusted as I thought I knew @Iftikhar had believed him to be a reasonable person 
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It is this case - the guy is lucky he only had his sentence tripled in my view, should be locked up for life. But I suspect he may not be travelling much after he gets out - doubt any airline will want him on their flights.
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