2 minutes ago, Trillian said:

It's what it was and still is for me and many other people, your mileage may vary.

Was supposed to read Merchant of Venice for my O level English Lit in 1964. I still haven't finished it, or Pride & prejudice !   LOL

4 minutes ago, stouricks said:

Who says Billy S was correct?   LOL

Good God. Now we need to understand Shakespearean English. I hated it in HS so I became a scientist. 

2 minutes ago, checkered flag said:

Seems long winded for don't agree

I don't know, I might agree, so far I haven't been able to understand what you're talking about and despite prodding you still haven't made it clear. You don't like long answers, I get that part, short attention span and no big words or joined up writing, hmm, not everyone feels the same way, it's called respecting the differences!

Just now, Trillian said:

I don't know, I might agree, so far I haven't been able to understand what you're talking about and despite prodding you still haven't made it clear. You don't like long answers, I get that part, short attention span and no big words or joined up writing, hmm, not everyone feels the same way, it's called respecting the differences!

My attention span is short if the subject is boring.

Just now, checkered flag said:

My attention span is short if the subject is boring.

So somebody tied you to the chair at your PC, propped your eyelids open with tooth picks and made you read this thread, that's tough, I'd live somewhere else if I was you! 

29 minutes ago, Trillian said:

So why are you here, reading and contributing, is it really the best of all your alternatives right now?

Perhaps it's just the least boring option right now?

 

OK well, I have to go do stuff, I'll be back later to deal with the poo bombs.

1 minute ago, Trillian said:

OK well, I have to go do stuff, I'll be back later to deal with the poo bombs.

Enjoy

5 minutes ago, Trillian said:

OK well, I have to go do stuff, I'll be back later to deal with the poo bombs.

Forget misplaced egos, perhaps we're now onto misplaced rectums.

At least change the “ sad “ emoji, it was a poor choice, one of these 3 would be more relevant  ????  ????  ☹️ .

1 hour ago, Trillian said:

And you certainly know about silly comments do you not!

 

A question for you Colin: I know from your posts that finance and economics are not your thing and either don't hold any interest for you and/or you don't know much about the subject, that's fair enough. Similarly, I'm not interested in one liners, throw away comments, dropping poo bombs on government or building dry stone walls. Those things being true, why would you bother to post exclusively sad or confused emoticons on subject matter you don't understand and haven't read? Just curious. 

bump @colinneil

 

not that I expect you will answer of course, how can you!

 

I sometimes use the sad emo in place of [you are an idiot] because that one does not exist, and actually saying it would get me suspended [again].

Geez, it is a bunch of people no one knows on and internet site.

Who cares, I certainly do not lose sleep over it.

I assume you have a very inquisitive nature and like to be mentally stimulated.   Your Research.   Saying this without any judgement.

 

We all have to do what we have to do. 

3 hours ago, Trillian said:

Yep....I say get rid of them, all they do is inflame tempers or inflate ego's. And anyway, what ever is wrong with asking a person to debate using the  written word.

I wouldn't miss them that's for sure.

 

 

OP, I agree, its something I also find irritating but  ignore. It clearly shows a 'Herd behaviour' which prevails amongst us humans - which could be due to our caveman instincts...

1 hour ago, Trillian said:

So somebody tied you to the chair at your PC, propped your eyelids open with tooth picks and made you read this thread, that's tough, I'd live somewhere else if I was you! 

I read it quickly and , if its BS I throw a negative emobi at it. Thought you were off to Poo. 

It's like a hint that your input wasn't worthwhile.

8 pages of supposedly mature adults concerned about cartoon style stickers ?

Thats what I find unbelievable.

Who really gives a rats ar** about insignificant nonsense, well, clearly some do, geeze!

3 minutes ago, The Cobra said:

8 pages of supposedly mature adults concerned about cartoon style stickers ?

Thats what I find unbelievable.

Who really gives a rats ar** about insignificant nonsense, well, clearly some do, geeze!

LOL Finally, you succumbed to it too... in one way or another!

56 minutes ago, Trillian said:

bump @colinneil

 

not that I expect you will answer of course, how can you!

 

Or why should he,more to the point.

regards Worgeordie

21 minutes ago, Saltire said:

I wouldn't miss them that's for sure.

Honestly, I would miss them.

 

Gives me some kind of feedback, if I,m on my way to become an even bigger lunatic or still doing fine pretending to be sane.

7 minutes ago, worgeordie said:

Or why should he,more to the point.

regards Worgeordie

Poster of the what, gimme a break!

11 minutes ago, The Cobra said:

8 pages of supposedly mature adults concerned about cartoon style stickers ?

Thats what I find unbelievable.

Who really gives a rats ar** about insignificant nonsense, well, clearly some do, geeze!

Oh ye of little faith. Just for you:

     

7 minutes ago, Trillian said:

Poster of the what, gimme a break!

I see your little tantrum is not over yet.... Keep calm dear tomorrow is another day.????????????

4 hours ago, Oldie said:

If you post in a forum you have to accept that not all people might share your opinion. And it is good like this. Otherwise it might get a little bit boring. 

nobody has to agree with a shared opinion but sometimes the opinion is about answering somebody's concern and in that specific case no one else, besides the person whom originally posted, should rate that opinion... unfortunately many rated one's opinion without considering the context of such posts

4 hours ago, Trillian said:

My vote would be to get rid of emoticons entirely, they are an illiterate persons crutch and an excuse for not explaining their thoughts or debating their point of view.

Its just part of some peoples daily routine .

Wake up , get a coffee , switch on the computer , go to TVF , see whether there any threads where they can make the first comment and make a lewd comment (Cor I'd giv er one) and gets lots on likes and then go into threads and pulling faces at people through emoticons .

   All my regular face pullers are lefties , Hi Chomper and Kad 

Imagine sitting next to an anti emicon person on a long haul flight. The Fasten Seat Belts icon would become an hours topic

1 minute ago, pineapple01 said:

Imagine sitting next to an anti emicon person on a long haul flight. The Fasten Seat Belts icon would become an hours topic

LOL... your imagination deserves an award! ????

2 hours ago, Trillian said:

what is that pray tell?

 

Are you a person of the cloth?

 

There is a 'God' thread, if you're interested, or not.

 

Keep on smiling.

5 hours ago, Trillian said:

Every day I receive sad or confused emoticons from the same half dozen posters, people who never enter into a discussion and are probably not equipped to do so but instead just click emoticons. One happy chappie even makes a point of logging on each morning and issuing me with three consecutive  confused or sad emoticons on whatever posts I've made so far that day, EVERY SINGLE DAY, regardless of what the content or subject is of those posts. 

 

Whilst that sort of behaviour is indicative of poor mental health and an unbalanced personality and the individuals in question should probably be supported through recovery rather than chastised, posting emoticons does become contagious and act as a catalyst for others to also do the same...it's a bit like yawning! Personally I don't see myself as the one who should be responsible for helping those with Compulsive Obsessive Disorder, perhaps you could set up a special forum for them alone where they can play unhindered and without causing collateral damage.

 

My vote would be to get rid of emoticons entirely, they are an illiterate persons crutch and an excuse for not explaining their thoughts or debating their point of view. Since that's probably not possible how about you provide a facility to block them from view because they can be a negative distraction. When a poster comes along and asks a question that needs a time consuming explanation and lots of detail, it's often annoying to find that next day some idiot has come along and labelled it and two other posts as sad, just because they can, even though in most cases they probably don't understand what was written or have not even bothered to read the post at all. Personally I see repetitive emoticon clicking as baiting and flaming which is in violation of your forum rules, it isn't just written words alone that are those things, can you not do something about these things? Thanks.

"...can you not do something about these things?"

Yes, they can but no they won't, why should they?   Maybe Thaivisa should introduce a "Supercilious" emoji.