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Smilies....why none representing "sad" ?

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    #32
    WindSock
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    In the Cloud skin, the sad smiley looks more miffed than anything.


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    #33
    Karl Stein
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,689 ✭✭✭Karl Stein


    :''(


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    #34
    [Deleted User]
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    Am I alone in thinking that we should just get rid of smileys completely?


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    #35
    Insect Overlord
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 30,893 Mod ✭✭✭✭Insect Overlord


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Am I alone in thinking that we should just get rid of smileys completely?

    :rolleyes:









    (Sorry! :P)


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    #36
    Rigsby
    Registered Users Posts: 4,451 ✭✭✭Rigsby


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Am I alone in thinking that we should just get rid of smileys completely?

    I realise that earlier I said I had finished with this thread, but I'd just like to comment on this.

    In forums such as "Boards" and forums in general, I think smilies are very important. It is possible for a written sentence or paragraph to be interpreted in more than one way. Smilies help to avoid confrontation and help a thread to go ahead smoothly and amicably. Granted, it does not always work, but more often than not it does it's job.

    The sole reason why I started this thread was that I thought that the "sad" icon in particular could be improved. The majority of posters disagree and that's fair enough. I get the message !!!! :D

    Some have suggested to simply put "sad". Yes, that's possible, but to bring this suggestion to a logical conclusion, there is no need for any icon smilies at all. We could just put "annoyed" "mad" etc., but the icons look better.


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    #37
    Rigsby
    Registered Users Posts: 4,451 ✭✭✭Rigsby


    RopeDrink wrote: »



    While I don't consider it of such importance that I'd make a thread about it, nor an issue that detracts from my enjoyment of Boards


    Yes, it is a trivial issue compared to other things. No it does not in the least, spoil my enjoyment of Boards.

    This is the "Feedback" forum so I just wanted to....well....leave feedback. :)


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    #38
    anncoates
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,925 ✭✭✭✭anncoates


    I can't think of anything sadder than using the rolleyes one, if that's any help.


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    #39
    Insect Overlord
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 30,893 Mod ✭✭✭✭Insect Overlord


    anncoates wrote: »
    I can't think of anything sadder than using the rolleyes one, if that's any help.

    :rolleyes:


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    #40
    anncoates
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,925 ✭✭✭✭anncoates


    Insect Overlord wrote: »
    :rolleyes:

    giphy.gif


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    #41
    Insect Overlord
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 30,893 Mod ✭✭✭✭Insect Overlord


    Animated smileys are the devil! :P I can tolerate the Skype ones, but on forums the movement is a distraction (like in animated sigs and avatars).


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    #42
    Posy
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 27,572 Mod ✭✭✭✭Posy


    I agree with Insect Overlord- animated smileys are horrible! I do think there could be a couple of new ones added to the current batch though, to spice things up a little. :pac:


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    #43
    MadsL
    Registered Users Posts: 20,299 ✭✭✭✭MadsL


    Do what my daughter does and actually use the words "sad face" in conversation.

    The internet has ruined her.


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    #44
    hullaballoo
    Administrators, Entertainment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 18,727 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭hullaballoo


    MadsL wrote: »
    Do what my daughter does and actually use the words "sad face" in conversation.

    The internet has ruined her.
    I say that.


    Must be an Irish thing. :pac:


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    #45
    Das Kitty
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 17,231 Mod ✭✭✭✭Das Kitty


    The only animated smilie that should be tolerated is:

    casanova.gif

    The adorable little perv.


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    #46
    SparkySpitfire
    Registered Users Posts: 1,331 ✭✭✭SparkySpitfire


    My first foray onto message boards back in 2006 was IMDb

    They had and still have the best range of smileys ever! I agree with wanting a crying face. It looks stupid typing :'(

    My most missed smiley by far however is:
    none.gif Classic "none" face.


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