Smiley faces, Pro or Con?

[Casey H]

I wouldn't trust anyone who is anti-smiley... Subversive types! :--)

[jchitty]

Dec 1, 2008, 12:48pm, hurowitz wrote:I wouldn't trust anyone who is anti-smiley... Subversive types! :--)Maybe we should suggest they stick to strictly rolling eye faces.

[billg]

The smilies remind me of Wallmart. I've used them a couple of times here because I wanted someone to understand the light nature of my comments. Shortly after I felt the urge to run to Wallmart and buy something. I think the smilies are some kind of hypnotic Wallmart conspiracy. Pretty soon they will rule the world (Wallmart, not the smilies) SEE THERE! I DIDN'T DO THAT, IT JUST POPPED UP OUT OF NOWHERE! IT'S CRAZY, CRAZY I TELL YA!

[davewalton]

Dec 1, 2008, 10:52am, jchitty wrote: I've received some PMs from people who say they hate those things. But you know, they are up there at the top of your post screen looking at you, begging to be used.Are they insincere in your book or do you embrace them?Or do you care? It's the only way of knowing the real intent of a post! Take these two statements...Chits, you're a real goof for even asking about this.or...Chits, you're a real goof for even asking about this. Without an emoticon, you might well take offense to the first statement. You still might in the second statement but it would (or should) be clear that I'm kidding and in reality I think just the opposite of you. For me at least, I rarely post a "just the facts ma'am" type of post. Without the emoticons to say when I'm kidding or having a bit of fun... I'd likely be in a LOT of trouble!

[jchitty]

Dec 1, 2008, 1:35pm, billg wrote:The smilies remind me of Wallmart. I've used them a couple of times here because I wanted someone to understand the light nature of my comments. Shortly after I felt the urge to run to Wallmart and buy something. I think the smilies are some kind of hypnotic Wallmart conspiracy. Pretty soon they will rule the world (Wallmart, not the smilies) SEE THERE! I DIDN'T DO THAT, IT JUST POPPED UP OUT OF NOWHERE! IT'S CRAZY, CRAZY I TELL YA!Yeah, and considering Walmart's hazardous to worker's health lately (the guy trampled to death at the door) smiley faces could now be considered dangerous!

[jchitty]

Dec 1, 2008, 1:36pm, davewalton wrote:Dec 1, 2008, 10:52am, jchitty wrote: I've received some PMs from people who say they hate those things. But you know, they are up there at the top of your post screen looking at you, begging to be used.Are they insincere in your book or do you embrace them?Or do you care? It's the only way of knowing the real intent of a post! Take these two statements...Chits, you're a real goof for even asking about this.or...Chits, you're a real goof for even asking about this. Without an emoticon, you might well take offense to the first statement. You still might in the second statement but it would (or should) be clear that I'm kidding and in reality I think just the opposite of you. For me at least, I rarely post a "just the facts ma'am" type of post. Without the emoticons to say when I'm kidding or having a bit of fun... I'd likely be in a LOT of trouble! I am a goof though...but only on Mondays.

[cjdenecia]

yeah, I love the damn things. can't live without 'em. they give me a .... well you know, one of those things ...

[jchitty]

Dec 1, 2008, 2:05pm, cjdenecia wrote:yeah, I love the damn things. can't live without 'em. they give me a .... well you know, one of those things ...You're a bad 'en. I like DAT.

[Mark Kaufman]

I really like you. You're so great. You're not fat at all. I have no problem with what you're telling me. We should speak our minds. See? Emoticons make everything clear! ...oh, and I'm not flirting, but you're pretty hot.

[jchitty]

Dec 1, 2008, 2:40pm, lyle wrote:I really like you. You're so great. You're not fat at all. I have no problem with what you're telling me. We should speak our minds. See? Emoticons make everything clear! ...oh, and I'm not flirting, but you're pretty hot. Although no one knows if you're flirting with CJ or Dave Walton.