[sreenadh]

Yes. Emojis are a pictorial representation. Even some scripts of early civilization used communicate via pictures. Plus emojis-like symbols are even used by autistic kids. There is an app in ipad with all pictures that they use to communicate what they want.

[rootlocus]

Limiting our vocabulary to that of cavemen or children with limited capabilities is not a step forward in evolution. At least not one I'm looking forward to.

[Klathmon]

Nobody is arguing for limiting our communication to only emoji, but augmenting it with emoji.

Sometimes I want to write an essay, other times I just want to text a poop emoji+sad face to a friend because he's being a shithead.

They can both exist happily in the same world.