PotatoSmile
Free addon for Facebook users which converts all general smiley codes into graphical emoticons like the ones on Yahoo! Messenger.
What is PotatoSmile?
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Summary
PotatoSmile works on your Facebook Timeline, Comments & ChatBox turning the boring text codes like :-) to graphical smileys like the ones you see in Yahoo! Messenger.
All you have to do is:
- Install PotatoSmile (click on Add to Chrome on top right )
- REFRESH/RE-OPEN your Facebook page [this is important for the first time after installation]
- Enjoy these jolly emoticons.
- Spread the smile, share it with your friends using the inbuilt share function in extension icon.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PotatoSmile
Q. What makes it different?? from those annoying huge-face smiley softwares you find lurking all over the web, which probably infect your PC with malware.
A. Let me break it down into parts for better explanation: i) PotatoSmile installs on Chrome, not your OS, and just converts certain symbols to graphical images.
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Pros
- Lovely emoticons
- Enhances user experience
- Good customer support
Cons
- Only Chrome users can see emoticons
- Few comments on functionality
- Some users reported it doesn't work
Most mentioned
- Not working for some users
- Offers monetization for browser extension
- Good for personal use not for sharing
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Safety
Risk impact
PotatoSmile may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.
Risk likelihood
PotatoSmile has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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