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Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna
Ok - I'm seriously asking this because I don't get it.
Nancy said something to the effect of they're used to mask genuine feelings or something? I would go back and actually quote you Nancy - but I'm already typing this.
Now - I don't know about anyone else - but I find the smilies to be fun and I have never knowingly used one to mask any real feelings - or hide some felt aggravation that I was really afraid to let out.... 
So - what's the beef with the smilies? I like them - again, I think they're fun and I always thought they were a nice little addition to my posts....
So tell me - I want to hear from all sides on this - what are your problems/or non-problems with the smilies?? |
Actually you're quoting David but I do agree with him. Sometimes someone will write a particularly mean-spirited post and put a little winkie in order to head your reaction off at the pass. "Why are you mad? Didn't you see my little winkie?"
However, I do not condemn the use of smilies. I use them myself quite often - a happy face here, a winkie there, an occasional sad or angry face. I actually think that when used genuinely, they're fine. Well, maybe not jumpy blob - he annoys me a great deal. I do enjoy using jumpy blob ironically or sarcastically, though.
Of course over-use of smileys will always be annoying. Rule of thumb: More than two smileys is usually excessive, unless you're using several for emphasis.
But hey, this is a message board, do whatever the heck you want. Love the smilies? Use them. There are worse things, and I doubt anyone will lose sleep over annoying me. Passive agressive smileys, on the other hand, are just plain disingenuous to the point of being cowardly. JMHO.