Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Needs Pictures Needs Pictures:  0
Picture(s) thanks Picture(s) thanks:  0
Page 1 of 4 1234 LastLast
Results 1 to 15 of 49
  1. 18th October 2005, 10:34 PM #1
    RETIRED
    RETIRED is offline Retired
    Join Date
    May 1999
    Location
    Tooradin,Victoria,Australia
    Age
    73
    Posts
    11,918

    Default Use of Emoticons

    Gooday Kiddies.

    I notice that there are some pretty severe posts creeping into the forums.

    I am pretty quick at picking up whether they are sarcastic, tongue in cheek or just plain vindictive or nasty. unfortunately some people (particularly new members) have no idea of the humour or psyche of the person posting them. For some others this is their initiation into the world of Bulletin Boards and have no idea what emoticons are used for.

    To these people I say do a bit of a read about emoticons and forum ettiquette. It will make my job easier and others reading more pleasurable.

    On another note. If you can't find your post it has probably been moved to "open slather".
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 18th October 2005 10:34 PM # ADS
    Google Adsense Advertisement
    Join Date
    Always
    Location
    Advertising world
    Age
    2010
    Posts
    Many





     
  3. 18th October 2005, 10:49 PM #2
    Gumby's Avatar
    Gumby
    Gumby is offline The typo kign
    Join Date
    Aug 2003
    Location
    Melbourne - Outer East Foothills
    Posts
    6,786

    Default

    :confused: :mad: :mad: :eek: :mad: :confused: :eek: :eek: :mad: :eek:
    If at first you don't succeed, give something else a go. Life is far too short to waste time trying.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 18th October 2005, 10:51 PM #3
    NewLou's Avatar
    NewLou
    NewLou is offline GOLD MEMBER
    Join Date
    Aug 2004
    Location
    Lost in Space
    Age
    53
    Posts
    2,406

    Default I'm Reformed now

    I pledge never to stouch on the forums again

    .......consider me rehabilitated

    REgards TurningAnewLeafLou
    Just Do The Best You Can With What You HAve At The Time
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 18th October 2005, 10:55 PM #4
    Cliff Rogers's Avatar
    Cliff Rogers
    Cliff Rogers is offline Timber Hoarder
    Join Date
    Sep 2002
    Location
    Minbun, FNQ, Australia
    Age
    66
    Posts
    12,881

    Default

    Lou is back on the smokes again...


    Hey , I replied to a post earlier & now I can't look at it 'cos it says I need a password, where do I apply for one of them? :confused:


    Quote Originally Posted by Gumby
    :confused: :mad: :mad: :eek: :mad: :confused: :eek: :eek: :mad: :eek:
    Speak up Gumby, tells what you really mean.
    Cliff.
    If you find a post of mine that is missing a pic that you'd like to see, let me know & I'll see if I can find a copy.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 18th October 2005, 11:00 PM #5
    rick_rine's Avatar
    rick_rine
    rick_rine is offline Senior Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2004
    Location
    tasmania
    Age
    60
    Posts
    387

    Question

    Quote Originally Posted by Gumby
    :confused: :mad: :mad: :eek: :mad: :confused: :eek: :eek: :mad: :eek:
    I dont know where you get all these symbols from Dumby ( most but not all are below here ) and also I don't think there is even here amongst Dumbies symbols to express all "Tones of voice " that you have . IMHO English is a strange language and many words can be taken many different ways especially when you see no facial expresssion and don't know who your typing to .
    Me , I formally apologise to any and all who may have been upset by any post ( except Dumby , cause i know he can take a joke and he's made of rubber and can bounce back ) i have made but if you were upset it was taken the wrong way .
    dick_rine
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 18th October 2005, 11:02 PM #6
    gazaly's Avatar
    gazaly
    gazaly is offline Jolly Jack Tar (retired)
    Join Date
    May 2000
    Location
    Clovelly Park SA
    Age
    54
    Posts
    729

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Gumby
    :confused: :mad: :mad: :eek: :mad: :confused: :eek: :eek: :mad: :eek:


    Greatest Movie Quote Ever: "Its good to be the king!"
    ____________________________
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 18th October 2005, 11:09 PM #7
    NewLou's Avatar
    NewLou
    NewLou is offline GOLD MEMBER
    Join Date
    Aug 2004
    Location
    Lost in Space
    Age
    53
    Posts
    2,406

    Default

    ...................Now thats a work of Art!!!

    post of the year I reckon

    Regards lou
    Just Do The Best You Can With What You HAve At The Time
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 18th October 2005, 11:18 PM #8
    Sturdee
    Sturdee is offline Deceased
    Join Date
    Jun 2003
    Location
    ...
    Posts
    7,955

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by
    If you can't find your post it has probably been moved to "open slather".
    I like to think of it as the sealed section ( note the use of emoticon) with only the hardcore XXXX statements.


    Peter.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 18th October 2005, 11:19 PM #9
    JDarvall's Avatar
    JDarvall
    JDarvall is offline Banned
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    kyogle N.S.W
    Age
    50
    Posts
    4,844

    Default

    Emoticons ? .... Who made that up ! That AN'T in the dictionary


    And, I take offense to being called a ..'kiddie', . I think you should refrain from such outlandish vocab. There a plenty of new members out there who don't understand your humour and psyche.....mmmmmm....


    ( ......... ..better wink after saying something like that)
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  11. 18th October 2005, 11:23 PM #10
    gazaly's Avatar
    gazaly
    gazaly is offline Jolly Jack Tar (retired)
    Join Date
    May 2000
    Location
    Clovelly Park SA
    Age
    54
    Posts
    729

    Default

    XXXX? Sturdee, you've delved into the relms of the Hell Fire Club (God bless you).
    Greatest Movie Quote Ever: "Its good to be the king!"
    ____________________________
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  12. 18th October 2005, 11:24 PM #11
    Harry72's Avatar
    Harry72
    Harry72 is offline SENIOR MEMBER
    Join Date
    Nov 2004
    Location
    Port Pirie SA
    Age
    52
    Posts
    6,908

    Default

    Just for you Rick R
    https://www.ubeaut.biz/smiles.htm
    ....................................................................
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  13. 18th October 2005, 11:30 PM #12
    Sturdee
    Sturdee is offline Deceased
    Join Date
    Jun 2003
    Location
    ...
    Posts
    7,955

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by gazaly
    XXXX? Sturdee, you've delved into the realms of the Hell Fire Club (God bless you).

    Not yet mate, I haven't felt the urge to join up.

    Beside it is probably all talk and no action.


    Peter.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  14. 19th October 2005, 09:09 AM #13
    meerkat's Avatar
    meerkat
    meerkat is offline Wood Butcher
    Join Date
    May 2005
    Location
    Melbourne
    Posts
    426

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by gazaly


    Wheres Wally ?????

    |^^^^^^^^^^^^^^| |^^^^^^^^^^^^^| ||
    | .....BIGGER ......._____| | ...BEER TRUCK.....| ||´|";,___.
    |_..._...__________/====|_..._..._______==|=||_|__|..., ] -
    "(@)´(@)"""´´" *|(@)(@) "(@)´(@)"""´´"*|(@)(@)****(@)
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  15. 19th October 2005, 09:25 AM #14
    silentC's Avatar
    silentC
    silentC is offline SENIOR MEMBER
    Join Date
    Aug 2003
    Location
    Pambula
    Age
    58
    Posts
    12,779

    Default

    I'd like to see a more selective use of smileys :mad: Some people use one on every sentence as though it was a full stop It's too much and all those little images are chewing up my bandwidth Please, before you insert a smiley, think about whether or not it really adds anything to your message Think about whether it is appropriate to your intended tone :eek: And don't use 10 smileys where one would do

    Thank you
    "I don't practice what I preach because I'm not the kind of person I'm preaching to."
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  16. 19th October 2005, 09:32 AM #15
    bitingmidge's Avatar
    bitingmidge
    bitingmidge is offline Pretend my avatar moves!
    Join Date
    Nov 2003
    Location
    Australia and France
    Posts
    8,175

    Default

    Is three OK?

    P
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
Page 1 of 4 1234 LastLast
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules