Can Someone Tell Me What This Smiley Means?

[Mossfinn]

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

[Tywais]

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

[Mossfinn]

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

[Mossfinn]

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

Ahh, MOD of course

Good Luck

Moss

[Tywais]

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.

[britmaveric]

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

[OneeyedJohn]

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

[Tywais]

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

[OneeyedJohn]

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

[farangsay]

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

[Mossfinn]

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

[OneeyedJohn]

Can of worms Moss, bloddy can of worms

[lopburi3]

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

[Tywais]

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

I like that one.

[Mossfinn]

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

[Mossfinn]

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

[Mossfinn]

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:

[Tywais]

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.

[Tywais]

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.

[farangsay]

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.

[Mossfinn]

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

[farangsay]

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.

[Nignoy]

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

[kayo]

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...

[Mossfinn]

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