I believe it's time to have "smiliecap"
removed from the available emoticons from Bimmerforums. I believe it is racially insensitive.
The emoticon of a bowing Asian yellow emoticon reinforces a harmful stereotype of Asian obedience. Furthermore, the emoticon is wearing a stereotypical rice hat (also known as a coolie hat or an Asian farmer's hat) and has horizontal lines for eyes, which evidently is the artistically-stylized version of Asian eyes.
In closing, it's 2021. I would prefer for Bimmerforums to change with the times and be a more welcoming space. Thank you for taking the time to read my suggestion.
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