The Truth Behind Emoji’s Dictonay.com defines an emoji as a small digital image or icon used to express an idea, emotion, etc., in electronic communication. The argument that I decided to use for this assignment talks about emoji’s and how that might have more meaning than one person thinks. The argument that has rose is that Apple Inc. is now going to ban the use of its six shooter pistol emoji with what looks to be a squirt gun. Apple hasn’t released to why they have decided to replace all new generation iPhone and iPad with this new picture on a squirt gun but Johnathan Zittrain’s has a theory as to why.
Why are People Offended over an Emoji? According to a study, 92% of the online population make use of an emoji on an everyday basis. …show more content…
His theory is supported by Apples Inc. slogan which is “all the things you love to do are more expressive, more dynamic and more fun than ever.” With this being said Zittrain states that by taking away certain emoji’s like the gun one isn’t encouraging us to be as expressive as we might want to be, therefore they are limiting its users by replacing it with something more child friendly. The writer also goes as far with his theory that this is going against the two Amendments. The first being Americans have to right to bear arms, and secondly the first which is freedom of speech. The point of introducing this aspect to his theory is that one has the right to have freedom of speech about their right to bear arms. Lastly, he points out the people who campaign getting rid of the gun on phone aren’t doing it for safety of the children and being concerned about violence. These campaigns state that “By removing the gun they will show American they want stricter access to guns.” The theoretical statement in this article was very easy to identify. The writer states” When it comes to restrictions,
Why are People Offended over an Emoji? According to a study, 92% of the online population make use of an emoji on an everyday basis. …show more content…
His theory is supported by Apples Inc. slogan which is “all the things you love to do are more expressive, more dynamic and more fun than ever.” With this being said Zittrain states that by taking away certain emoji’s like the gun one isn’t encouraging us to be as expressive as we might want to be, therefore they are limiting its users by replacing it with something more child friendly. The writer also goes as far with his theory that this is going against the two Amendments. The first being Americans have to right to bear arms, and secondly the first which is freedom of speech. The point of introducing this aspect to his theory is that one has the right to have freedom of speech about their right to bear arms. Lastly, he points out the people who campaign getting rid of the gun on phone aren’t doing it for safety of the children and being concerned about violence. These campaigns state that “By removing the gun they will show American they want stricter access to guns.” The theoretical statement in this article was very easy to identify. The writer states” When it comes to restrictions,