A Canadian judge has ruled that the popular “thumbs-up” emoji not only can be used as a contract agreement, but is just as valid as an actual signature.
Apparently “💩” has been the official answer from Twitter’s press relationship contact for some months now… would be funny if it got considered as they’re making legal statements.
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I’m sure this won’t have unfortunate knock on effects 😬
We need all sorts of new legal definitions now:
🤔🤮🖕💩😆🥰🤢🥲😜😡🤬🥶🤡🥸
Apparently “💩” has been the official answer from Twitter’s press relationship contact for some months now… would be funny if it got considered as they’re making legal statements.
Grimacing face is now considered an admission of guilt, law enforcement will be there promptly. 🚨
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