Smilies?

[Snadger]

I just wondered, are we benefitting anyone in some obtuse way by using smilies?
Are they there purely for decoration? Is it advisable to use them, and why?

Life is like a box of chocolates................

[smallblueplanet]

I think they help lessen the potential for mis-understanding. Afterall most of us are passionate about our growing - and so it's easy to get a bit carried away, oh argh fnarr fnarr! So some smiley's help I reckon!

Oop except when you put the wrong one....

MORE smiley's please Mods.

[Snadger]

I think they help lessen the potential for mis-understanding. Afterall most of us are passionate about our growing - and so it's easy to get a bit carried away, oh argh fnarr fnarr! So some smiley's help I reckon!

Oop except when you put the wrong one....

MORE smiley's please Mods.

Don't stick your tongue out at me sbp!!!

[Nicos]

Here's a useful one!!

[bubblewrap]

As one of the biggest users of smilies may I say I mainly use them with good intention, but mainly for fun if asked to stop I will only use the ones available on this site.

[smallblueplanet]

- now if we could all 'see' each other.....web cam Mods

Not if you've got your 'Agent Provocateur' lingerie on!

[Snadger]

Just had a vision of the monty python guy who plays the piano using a keyboard instead.....................

[HeyWayne]

I say keep them. It's them that make me realise that SBP doesn't in fact have a deep seated hatred of me, and that she's in fact ribbing me good and propper.

[bubblewrap]

I say keep them. It's them that make me realise that SBP doesn't in fact have a deep seated hatred of me, and that she's in fact ribbing me good and propper.

What like this Wayne?

[smallblueplanet]

I say keep them. It's them that make me realise that SBP doesn't in fact have a deep seated hatred of me, and that she's in fact ribbing me good and propper.

I have no sense of humour HW!

[HeyWayne]

I have no sense of humour HW!

Me either.

[Seahorse]

I think the smilies are invaluable and wish we had more! I try not to be at all ambiguous with new folk or people I feel I don't know very well but like to make more relaxed posts to the regulars - I find and especially useful for clarifying that I may not be making an entirely serious point.

I love BW's extra smilies too!

[HeyWayne]

I love BW's extra smilies too!

Hear hear - or is that here here? Either way, keep up the good work BW.

[bubblewrap]

I think the smilies are invaluable and wish we had more! I try not to be at all ambiguous with new folk or people I feel I don't know very well but like to make more relaxed posts to the regulars - I find and especially useful for clarifying that I may not be making an entirely serious point.

I love BW's extra smilies too!

They are great

[Cutecumber]

I see little difference between the use and effect of emoticons and words - they are both easily used, and easily taken the wrong way if desired.

People do some funny old things on 'tinternet, and for some very peculiar reasons. You can't legislate for those out to pick a fight or start a wind-up for their own amusement.

It's generally best to attempt to make your point as clear as possible but never to assume that your intention will be understood!!