slash hugs vs. curly brace hugs

I’m sure we’ve all seen people giving each other virtual hugs on the boards. I’ve noticed two different styles:
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Why is this, and which do y’all prefer? I like the top type, if only because I’m a traditionalist. Also, that was the style I used the one time I actually gave someone here a virtual hug.

These hugs; ////hugs\\ are Spider Woman’s “spider hugs”.

These hugs; {{{{hugs}}}} are regular hugs.

Hmmm… I thought I’d seen it more often than just Spider Woman. Either that, of she’s the hugging type.

I like curly hugs. They seem more real hug like for some reason.

Curly hugs are cute.

I like curly hugs. They are pretty, fizzy, and strawberry-flavored.

Well then…{{{racinchikki}}} :slight_smile: