I know calling this particular smiley would appear to be an oxymoron based on its appearance, but does it signify disapproval? Or anything else.

I would appreciate any thoughts.

Good Luck

Moss

PH34R Fear (hackish)

ph34r - Fear, most commonly used in such phrases as, 'Ph33r m3!' or 'Ph33r |\/|y 1337 sk1llz!' It can also be written as, 'ph34r'.

based on l33t Speak

Letters replaced with numbers

* A = 4

* E = 3

* I = 1

* O = 0

PH34R Fear (hackish)

ph33r - Fear, most commonly used in such phrases as, 'Ph33r m3!' or 'Ph33r |\/|y 1337 sk1llz!' It can also be written as, 'ph34r'.

based on l33t Speak

I am really geting worried now tywais, how can you answer so quick!

I am afraid, I am only a little wiser as I have never used text speak

l33t Speak?? I must have lived a really sheltered life.

The most recent time I saw this, Fear wouldn't seam to fit in with the response, it almost seemed derogatory, would that be in keeping with the use of it?

Sorry to pester, I am just intrigued, its use in this instance was contrary to what I would have thought, based on my own views previously.

Can't be more specific, unless I can PM you.

Cheers for the promptness as ever.

Good Luck

Moss

How did you do that, change your post without an edit showing?

Ahh, MOD of course

Good Luck

Moss

How did you do that, change your post without an edit showing?

Ahh, MOD of course

Good Luck

Moss

I guess I use it when I'm indicating "I'm watching you". Could also mean to fear me or fear you. Never really has been clear to me as to appropriate use.

Always took it has - say smth and then hide. (not me)

PH34R Fear (hackish)

ph34r - Fear, most commonly used in such phrases as, 'Ph33r m3!' or 'Ph33r |\/|y 1337 sk1llz!' It can also be written as, 'ph34r'.

based on l33t Speak

Letters replaced with numbers

* A = 4

* E = 3

* I = 1

* O = 0

I'm completely bamboozled

What is 133t speak

Letters replaced with numbers ?? then plse explain the above...what does represent U

I am just a simple Englishman, you've got the advantage Moss but I still don't understand PH34r, is it a combination of visual & audio

What is 133t speak

Letters replaced with numbers ?? then plse explain the above...what does represent U

This is probably more then you want to know but here it is > Leet Speak

1 d0nt pl4y g4m35 50 f0rg1v3 mi 1gn0r4anc3....ph34r

T3ch sp34k aside I always took it as

a sort of menace.

Sort of a non-turtle ninja , or it's modern

equivalents - the heavily armed "militant"

or "special police".

Come to think of it Moss , the balaclava

look was in fashion with "the boys" at one time.

I sometimes use it as a tongue-in-cheek

glare or GRRR!

But this time !

:D

I'm completely bamboozled

What is 133t speak

Letters replaced with numbers ?? then plse explain the above...what does represent U

I am just a simple Englishman, you've got the advantage Moss but I still don't understand PH34r, is it a combination of visual & audio

I am not sure how I have the advantage OEJ, I am as bamboozled as you.

Good Luck

Moss

Can of worms Moss, bloddy can of worms

You have said something that is likely to result in negative comments and you are hiding in your flameproof shelter.

You have said something that is likely to result in negative comments and you are hiding in your flameproof shelter.

I like that one.

T3ch sp34k aside I always took it as

a sort of menace.

Sort of a non-turtle ninja , or it's modern

equivalents - the heavily armed "militant"

or "special police".

Come to think of it Moss , the balaclava

look was in fashion with "the boys" at one time.

I sometimes use it as a tongue-in-cheek

glare or GRRR!

But this time !

:D

Menace I understand, but a little toothless in cyberspace me thinks

The glare, I understand, a sort of disapproving statement, I seem to remember you using it on me once upon a time, quite justifiably I might add, but the reason I ask on this occasion is that it has been used recently in a sense that I didn't quite understand, by a MOD, and not against me, or I would have fully understood its context.

I am not discussing moderation issues here, just trying to fathom, the use of , it would appear I am not alone.

Good Luck

Moss

Can of worms Moss, bloddy can of worms

Can of riddles, wrapped up in a puzzle and surrounded by an enigma, more like.

Good Luck

If you fathom it before me please let me know thanks.

Moss

You have said something that is likely to result in negative comments and you are hiding in your flameproof shelter.

I like that one.

Now that makes a little more sense, but when used by a MOD is it to suggest, disapprovement and that you are being watched

a little like tywais keeps a very close eye on me when I make an appearance.

Good Luck

Moss :D :bah:

I am not discussing moderation issues here, just trying to fathom, the use of , it would appear I am not alone.

Good Luck

Moss

I suspect most have their own little interpretation of it like mine above. Don't think there is a blanket definition, just interpret based on context.

I rarely use it now except to apply it as a caution (I'm watching), so if you see me use it - watch out.

a little like tywais keeps a very close eye on me when I make an appearance.

Honestly, just coincidental. I subscribe to a few forums, Internet and forum support being two of them. My e-mailer is setup to look every 1 minute and wakes me up when 'I have mail'. If it is a new topic in these forums, I usually respond promptly. So no, I'm not starring at the computer 24/7 wating for a new post.

The "menace" thing was just a comment

on the aspect of the smiley and my

association with different groups who find

the balaclava a suitable fashion accessory.

They share one thing in common , they are

all scary people who should not be loose on

the streets.

Jeez I don't remember "glaring" at you but

at least now you know now it was only tongue

in cheek.

a little like tywais keeps a very close eye on me when I make an appearance.

Honestly, just coincidental.

That's a relief, I was beginning to get a complex

Good Luck

Moss

T3ch sp34k aside I always took it as

a sort of menace.

Sort of a non-turtle ninja , or it's modern

equivalents - the heavily armed "militant"

or "special police".

Come to think of it Moss , the balaclava

look was in fashion with "the boys" at one time.

I sometimes use it as a tongue-in-cheek

glare or GRRR!

But this time !

:D

Menace I understand, but a little toothless in cyberspace me thinks

The glare, I understand, a sort of disapproving statement, I seem to remember you using it on me once upon a time, quite justifiably I might add, but the reason I ask on this occasion is that it has been used recently in a sense that I didn't quite understand, by a MOD, and not against me, or I would have fully understood its context.

I am not discussing moderation issues here, just trying to fathom, the use of , it would appear I am not alone.

Good Luck

Moss

The "menace" thing was just a comment

on the aspect of the smiley and my

association with different groups who find

the balaclava a suitable fashion accessory.

They share one thing in common , they are

all scary people who should not be loose on

the streets.

Jeez I don't remember "glaring" at you but

at least now you know now it was only tongue

in cheek.

As for the toothless bit I would agree with

you but I'm a bit concerned why you chose

that word because I do have a small problem

in that area and with all these CCTV's and

satellites and stuff you could become a bit

fuggin paranoid if you follow my meaning.

I know calling this particular smiley would appear to be an oxymoron based on its appearance, but does it signify disapproval? Or anything else.

I would appreciate any thoughts.

Good Luck

Moss

Silly Me always thought it was Ned Kelly Nignoy

PH34R Fear (hackish)

ph33r - Fear, most commonly used in such phrases as, 'Ph33r m3!' or 'Ph33r |\/|y 1337 sk1llz!' It can also be written as, 'ph34r'.

based on l33t Speak

I am really geting worried now tywais, how can you answer so quick!

I am afraid, I am only a little wiser as I have never used text speak

l33t Speak?? I must have lived a really sheltered life.

The most recent time I saw this, Fear wouldn't seam to fit in with the response, it almost seemed derogatory, would that be in keeping with the use of it?

Sorry to pester, I am just intrigued, its use in this instance was contrary to what I would have thought, based on my own views previously.

Can't be more specific, unless I can PM you.

Cheers for the promptness as ever.

Good Luck

Moss

Until reading this thread, I have always thought/used it in the context of saying something and hiding (as mentioned by someone above). ie: Saying something I probably shouldn't admit in public, then sort of hiding from it...

PH34R Fear (hackish)

ph33r - Fear, most commonly used in such phrases as, 'Ph33r m3!' or 'Ph33r |\/|y 1337 sk1llz!' It can also be written as, 'ph34r'.

based on l33t Speak

I am really geting worried now tywais, how can you answer so quick!

I am afraid, I am only a little wiser as I have never used text speak

l33t Speak?? I must have lived a really sheltered life.

The most recent time I saw this, Fear wouldn't seam to fit in with the response, it almost seemed derogatory, would that be in keeping with the use of it?

Sorry to pester, I am just intrigued, its use in this instance was contrary to what I would have thought, based on my own views previously.

Can't be more specific, unless I can PM you.

Cheers for the promptness as ever.

Good Luck

Moss

Until reading this thread, I have always thought/used it in the context of saying something and hiding (as mentioned by someone above). ie: Saying something I probably shouldn't admit in public, then sort of hiding from it...

I am thinking people are having different interpretations of this Smiley, which is a bit of a worry as someone could take it in the wrong war, but that's by-theby.

Thanks Kayo, but that interpretation doesn't add up with the instance I am trying to fathom out.

But I will persevere,

Good Luck

Moss