Skype removes 'potentially offensive' emoticons

Online video chat service, Skype has reportedly removed some of emoticons for being 'potentially offensive'

Online video chat service, Skype has reportedly removed some of emoticons for being 'potentially offensive'

According to The BBC, icons like a smiley face showing middle finger and woman's legs wearing high heels were removed, as they were potentially offensive.

The removed emoticons were part of a hidden range of icons separate to the standard ones.

However, other hidden emoticons are still available to use.