Apparently there has been some confusion regarding policy on this, and
I've been asked to clarify for consistency's sake. The official word is:
please do not use emotes/emoticons on channels, whether it's just
"<cough>" or "*romps around and pounces playfully on Blujixapug*". This
also applies to emoticons such as 😉 and ^_^. Such internet-isms are
considered OOC devices that deteriorate the IC atmosphere of the
channels. You may have your rolepoints reduced slightly if you use them,
though not a significant amount. I've heard an argument for allowing
audible emotes (like *laugh*) because telepathic channels "are audible",
but in the end, it is simpler to allow none at all. HELP CHANNELS and
HELP OOC have been updated.

Penned by My hand on the 20th of Mayan, in the year 491 AF.