Dear Susan's Place Family,
We're excited to share a big improvement to how we express ourselves in the forums!
🎉 Emoji Search is Here
Starting today, you'll see a brand-new emoji button 😏 in the post editor. With a single click, you can search across the entire Unicode emoji set — thousands of emojis covering every mood, object, symbol, flag, and more.
Search by name, keyword, or shortcode to instantly find the emoji you want.
Works in both the full editor and quick reply boxes.
Inserts real Unicode emoji, so what you post looks the same across devices.
Emoji are displayed in your system's native style — Apple, Google, Windows, or Twemoji — for a modern, colorful experience.
👋 Retiring the Old Smilies
After many years of service, our classic forum smilies 🙂 🙃 😉 are being retired. These little GIFs and PNGs have been with us since the early days of the internet, but they simply can't keep up with the richness and inclusivity of today's emoji standard.
By moving to Unicode emoji:
We support all expressions — not just a small handful.
Everyone sees the same symbols across devices.
No more outdated or low-resolution icons.
💬 Why This Matters
Emoji have become a universal language. Whether you're sharing joy, humor, frustration, or support, you'll find an emoji that fits. This upgrade ensures our forum communication keeps pace with how people talk and connect everywhere online.
🙏 Thank You
Thank you for embracing this change with us! Our community has always been about connection and expression, and this update helps us continue to grow and rise — together.
With 💕 and 🌈,
— Susan!
