02-23-2005, 06:17 PM | #1 |
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Removing the rolleye smiley?
It has been suggested before and I’m asking again – can’t we remove the rolleye smiley?
I think the smiley is being overused on Entmoot and that it’s taking away some of the friendly atmosphere of the board. People could still roll their eyes at others (by typing *rolls eyes* or similar) however they wouldn’t do it as often if the smiley disappeared. I see people using the smiley whenever someone disagrees with their posts and that’s not what the smiley is meant for imo. In many (if not most) cases, the smiley shows disrespect to the previous poster and is nothing but an unkind conclusion in a post that would do much better anyway without the smiley. If people need to somehow show that they’re being sarcastic, there is the and smileys. The FAQ even suggests the latter - “For example, if you entered a sarcastic comment, rather than type 'that was a joke', you could simply insert the 'wink' smilie.” No "" --> less people rolling their eyes --> no more unecessary rolling eyes. I think such a change would make this board better and a little nicer. Could the admins please discuss this with each other?
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02-23-2005, 06:51 PM | #2 |
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Honestly...
I really don't think removing it is needed. |
02-23-2005, 07:19 PM | #3 |
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Yes, I think you may be looking into this a bit far..
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02-23-2005, 07:48 PM | #4 |
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I actually like the rolleye smiley.
I use it on myself all the time when I start getting annoying or just plain silly...
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02-24-2005, 02:33 PM | #5 |
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I find the Rolleye-smiley very cool. Maybe the coolest. So, no moving of that one.
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02-24-2005, 03:56 PM | #6 |
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Damn stupidest idea I ever heard of.
Hmmm, is that the type of comment with the rollyeyes that bothers you?
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I think it's a good idea.
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02-24-2005, 05:07 PM | #8 |
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*hops on soapbox*
I think the onus is on Mooters not to abuse the rolleyes smilie, or make excessively cutting or sarcastic comments. If we can connect ourselves to a message board, it's our responsibility to accept the consequences our sarcasm might have, be it moderation or a flame war (not that that would happen here). However, I appreciate the spirit of your request Jonathan (and R*an). *hops off soapbox* Someone else have a go?
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02-24-2005, 07:23 PM | #12 |
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If people want to be rude to each other, taking away the smiley won't stop them.
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02-24-2005, 08:49 PM | #13 |
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Come now. Do you really want to get rid of the little guy? I mean we wouldn't want to suppress anyone's right to self expression.
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02-25-2005, 02:34 PM | #16 |
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I agree with Jonathan, really.... can't see a good reason to keep it, and it just not a nice one - as in, people use it more like insults of some sort rather than sarcasm...
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02-25-2005, 06:21 PM | #17 |
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People will always find a way to be rude, but that doesn't mean we have to make it easy for them
I think it's being abused by some people. Whatever...
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