Personally, I like it when people use REAL words in their sentences unless it is 'not allowed' because of the politically correct stance that has taken over so many gun and political boards. I call that the 'weenie factor'! NO offense. Pity party folks, sniff, sniff, tears welled up in the poster's and readers eyes. Gag a maggot time.
I would rather have someone explain an incident instead of SNAFU - my late husband used to say that sometimes among OTHER things. Wink, wink!
I do like the KISS method though...
Keep it simple stupid.
Some of the symbols or 'smilies' are fine but I think that SOME of them are rather childish. Oh yes, NO offense.
Catherine