I am sorry I lack context. Which government took over dozens of years ago? And what got forcibly declassified? Thanks.

This is about “using the constant threat of a virtual enemy”, not necessarily about a coup d’état (although that wasn’t so far away either four years ago).

Speakers over 40 all around the world use that. And when emojis are not supported (like in an plain text file meant to be read on people's terminals, or iirc here on HN too), it makes sense for people under 40 too.

They might have meant writing :-) instead of :), while I think you’re talking about

Yeah specifically with that hyphen nose. I have like three friends who all do that and they all meet that description it's hilarious

Don‘t discriminate against the hyphen nose.

(Said in a sharp German accent)

:-)

Would guess also you remember your ICQ number

It's been at least one dozen years ago since the last time it happened.

No one from that period is still in the exact same position as when it happened - some of them were promoted.

> some of them were promoted.

And the rest? Who exactly are you talking about here?