Input/Feedback Requested On Expanded “Smilie” Choices For FlyerTalk
Jul 2, 2006 | 6:32 pm
#16
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Here's some options I'vefound:
http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smilies/smilies.html
http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/misc.php?do=showsmilies
The country flags are a nice touch.
My vote is nothing animated, or too large.
http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smilies/smilies.html
http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/misc.php?do=showsmilies
The country flags are a nice touch.
My vote is nothing animated, or too large.
Jul 2, 2006 | 6:38 pm
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Originally Posted by redbeard911
The country flags are a nice touch.
Jul 2, 2006 | 8:25 pm
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Originally Posted by redbeard911
Here's some options I'vefound:
http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smilies/smilies.html
http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/misc.php?do=showsmilies
The country flags are a nice touch.
My vote is nothing animated, or too large.
http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smilies/smilies.html
http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/misc.php?do=showsmilies
The country flags are a nice touch.
My vote is nothing animated, or too large.
redbeard911....thanks for the comprehensive list of smilies.
I agree with others that the country flag list would be a great addition. And I also like the suggestions about any smilies or icons that have to do with travel.
I think we need to evaluate what amenities we offer here on FT and not just be satisfied with the status quo. If we can come up with some tweaks as a result of this thread then it's a win/win IMO.
This isn't the biggest challenge that faces FT but it's something we can address while handling other big picture issues.
Last edited by Cholula; Jul 3, 2006 at 8:44 pm Reason: Typo.......
Jul 20, 2006 | 8:52 pm
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So, any news?
Jul 20, 2006 | 9:22 pm
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Originally Posted by jfe
So, any news?
Seriously , we need some additional convincing input here as it'll be an uphill battle.
Jul 20, 2006 | 10:12 pm
#21
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While I certainly don't think that we need a huge addition of smilies, a small, purposeful collection would be nice. As stated above, maybe some related to travel would suit the forum, or maybe just a few more general smilies. I certainly support the concept.
Jul 20, 2006 | 10:34 pm
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Since I don't use the ones we already have, I don't need more. But if you do add some, PLEASE don't add animated ones; I find them annoying.
Jul 20, 2006 | 10:42 pm
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I don't think we need any more distractions in posts (font, size, colour, smilies, etc) than we already have.
Jul 20, 2006 | 11:02 pm
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We definitely need the "Santa" smiley from this
http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smilies/smilies.html board for Wharvey!!
I think the judicious use of smilies is great - and on more than one occassion
I'm certain they have diffused what could have become full blown flame-fests.
I wouldn't mind seeing a few new smilies added. I also like the flags - very
DD
http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smilies/smilies.html board for Wharvey!!
I think the judicious use of smilies is great - and on more than one occassion
I'm certain they have diffused what could have become full blown flame-fests.
I wouldn't mind seeing a few new smilies added. I also like the flags - very
DD
Jul 20, 2006 | 11:18 pm
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Couldn't they add seasonal ones?
Santa, Halloween, Easter?
And the Happy Birthday and puke year round?
Santa, Halloween, Easter?
And the Happy Birthday and puke year round?
Jul 21, 2006 | 6:20 am
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I would propose that you eliminate them completely, they (along with the members who over-use them) are very annoying.
Jul 21, 2006 | 6:26 am
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I think the smilies we have now are fine.
What I would suggest is getting rid of
, as it can, and often is misunderstood.
Perhaps there is a better one out there for sarcasm.
What I would suggest is getting rid of
, as it can, and often is misunderstood.Perhaps there is a better one out there for sarcasm.
Jul 21, 2006 | 7:53 am
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I would request a replacement for 
, as it looks obscene. What's more, the tooltip says 'embarrassment', when the accepted meaning among the kids today is "eek!".
I notice that I frequently leave :$ in my posts (out of habit from using it in other places) so that would be nice as well. This should be 'embarrassed', but not look anything like the inflatable-sex-doll face above. See MSN Messenger for an example.
Nothing more though, unless someone can come up with some travel-related ones. I liked the airline logos in Chat.
, as it looks obscene. What's more, the tooltip says 'embarrassment', when the accepted meaning among the kids today is "eek!". I notice that I frequently leave :$ in my posts (out of habit from using it in other places) so that would be nice as well. This should be 'embarrassed', but not look anything like the inflatable-sex-doll face above. See MSN Messenger for an example.
Nothing more though, unless someone can come up with some travel-related ones. I liked the airline logos in Chat.
Last edited by alanw; Jul 21, 2006 at 7:58 am
Jul 21, 2006 | 7:58 am
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Originally Posted by alanw
I notice that I frequently leave :$ in my posts (out of habit from using it in other places) so that would be nice as well.
And I like the ideas about seasonal/birthday smilies and those that are travel related.
Jul 21, 2006 | 9:05 am
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I vote for more smilies.
One board I am on, Offtopic, has about 50 different smilies... sometimes they say what you think better than words.
One board I am on, Offtopic, has about 50 different smilies... sometimes they say what you think better than words.