So much for showcasing your winning personality. It would seem that Chris' idea for evocative emoticons is more on-track and necessary than I previously imagined. Again, I wonder whatever happened to the idea of video conferencing? Maybe it is the old-school photographer in me, but I just don't see the value in an avatar doing my talking for me, unless I am applying for a job as a 3-D modeler. This is WSJ.com content, so check it out today. Otherwise, see me for a reprint.