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Dont really see a point for me going to another website to get some symbols. Usability can be improved.

1) User clicks on the symbol and it is copied to the clipboard. No need for Ctrl+C.

2) Make a Chrome/Firefox extension.

Automatic selection is possible in most browsers through JS, though only some browsers allow automatic copying to the clipboard (some using flash hacks).
In case it's not clear, this really has nothing to do with Facebook except for the way it's marketed (suggested use).

Note: of the symbols there, '%' seems to stand out as a character that is on just about all keyboards right? (maybe '$' also)

Oh thats neat. I have tried to use them to craft a joke:

http://www.facebook.com/simonsarris/posts/588838121696

Or if they show up on HN:

    I think in gay marriage chess the girls have an unfair advantage.
    
    ♖♘♗♕♕♗♘♖
    ♙♙♙♙♙♙♙♙
    
    ♟♟♟♟♟♟♟♟
    ♜♞♝♚♚♝♞♜
The girls have lost before the match even started.
Facebook trademark violation much?

Shutdown notice in 3... 2... 1...

What's the point? =/ If you're going to make something, at least try to innovate rather than stick some symbols in a table (which most people could do in 10 minutes).
And why should these symbols be useful for/on Facebook?