Not having been present at the case in question, I have no opinion there. I generally agree with what Derryn said, but would point out that the use of /em can do things like show body language, and that the "outside voice" sitiuation noted by Daomei can be clearly communicated, too.
e.g.:
Bitttymacod yawns ostentatiously. << Calling blatant attention to the fact that I am bored.
Bitttymacod stifles a yawn. << Signaling that I am bored, but willing to listen
Bitttymacod grimaces. << signaling irritation.
Bitttymacod stirs impatiently.
Bitttymacod murmers to Daomei "More of the same old thing." << Best used if I am seated next to her.
etc.
All of these can "say" something to a gathering, but it is much harder to intimidate, bully or force interaction with them. For everything else there is /tell /invite xxx followed by Team chat, etc.
e.g.:
Bitttymacod yawns ostentatiously. << Calling blatant attention to the fact that I am bored.
Bitttymacod stifles a yawn. << Signaling that I am bored, but willing to listen
Bitttymacod grimaces. << signaling irritation.
Bitttymacod stirs impatiently.
Bitttymacod murmers to Daomei "More of the same old thing." << Best used if I am seated next to her.
etc.
All of these can "say" something to a gathering, but it is much harder to intimidate, bully or force interaction with them. For everything else there is /tell /invite xxx followed by Team chat, etc.
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(*) This statement is contested, but we are certainly the longest lasting.
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