Totally agree

With all the fonts, colors and smilies it could really distract what FT is all about, to put as many ads and pop ups as possible :p

I know, I know, I do have FT premium and don't see them ;)

Actually, this one :eek: is "eek!"

I'll put in my 2 cents for not expanding the smilie choices, and perhaps getting rid of the rolleyes.

I ignore the comments of those who feel it necessary to change from the default font/color to get their point across.

I always thought that particular “smilie” looked like an electrical outlet.

I find that a shocking comment!

I don't know. I actually got a charge out of it.

I'll take your € and give you the same amount in $. Of course, that's not a fair trade. :D More seriously, the major currency symbols are already an option on FT, just getting your keyboard (map) to type them may be a challenge for some. Worst case scenario, cut and paste will get a bunch of such non-smilie characters to come over.

I think getting rid of the rolleyes is a great idea, since it is often misinterpreted, and can be rude.

:rolleyes:

:p

I expected that answer and I expected it from you. :rolleyes: :p

I would support eliminating graphical emoticons completely from FlyerTalk. Lehava, for example, makes good use of pure text such as *gasp* and *grin* and *smile* to add emotional nuance to a post. I've never known her to interject a graphic emoticon and it is always clear what she means. Basic graphical emoticons lend themselves to sloppy interpretation :eek:, :(, or should that be :p? :confused: :rolleyes:

Forget the animated versions. I contribute to some BBs that use them and rarely find them to add anything to the discussion.

Just my $.02

I thought that since we have a new Talkboard, they could (re-)introduce discussions on this very important and controversial topic. :p

I would propose the following:

1. Country flags be added in the profiles
2. One or more existing smilies be slated for "retirement," based on a vote.
3. A slate of smilies could be voted on by the membership, with up to five gaining in excess of 50% of the votes cast be added.

To those that don't agree with me, then :rolleyes: to you.


;)

Hey then a :mad: to you too, buddy!!

Seriously, though, good suggestions.

Let's see what input we can get from other members.

Thanks.

I would love more similes, and the use of the [IMG] feature

I am totally happy with the excellent selection of smilies that we currently have, but would be totally open to more--especially if they came up with a wonderful "I had to fly in coach" :( symbol.

One thing I have been thinking about would be to allow avatars which would be limited to real pictures of the poster. That would be truly wonderful way to put a face with the handle. I have a heck of a time trying to figure out who is who at big DOs, and then remembering after I get home is just impossible. Personal picture avatars would be a great boon.