I got in trouble yesterday ( again, daily occurrence you know ), for overuse of this emoticon.

How can such a cute wee emoticon raise such bile in some members?

So it got me thinking what emoticons do you really hate? I'm only a wee bit interested so don't be getting your knickers in a twist eh?

Just sayin'

Rarely use them myself, some will always grab the wrong end of the stick regardless, intentionally or not.

I especially despise sticking a on the end of a self post.

If it's funny, I'll tell you, if you feel the need to tell me, it probably isn't.

They serve a purpose for those English speakers who struggle with punctuation and those Americans who struggle with irony.

I love em

Me too.

Although I'm not very keen on this one

But I do find this one to be appropriate at times

I don't like them, I never use them, they belong in children's books.

Once you have seen this, "", twice you do not need.

If you need emoticons, then you should draw them yourself and post them to provide more nuance to your message, at the time of posting.

Like fresh coffee.

Every one has now become a cliche.

And I try to overlook them.

But use them if you must, it just shows your age.

Edited June 7, 201313 yr by OldChinaHam

They serve a purpose for those English speakers who struggle with punctuation and those Americans who struggle with irony.

You are of course implying that these two groups might be one?

When ever I see this one ... it's usually time to move on, particularly if I've judged the Member to have good posting form.

Very rarely does any ever apologise on the Forum, so maybe this one is the least used ...

For me, this gem is underutilised ... ... actually, I could have used that one recently ... note to self.

So 'hate them' ... no ... a fun and enjoyable part of the Forum ...

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I particularly despise the misuse of the "Let sleeping dogs lie" icon.

I don't understand the usage of theBlether's favourite "stinking hangover" icon, either. and as for the epileptic fit icon, well, that's just in poor taste. I do like David's WWE Pantomimie icon, though. Oh yes I do.

SC

I don't care...

They serve a purpose for those English speakers who struggle with punctuation and those Americans who struggle with irony.

You are of course implying that these two groups might be one?

Wow! It's impressive when 'experts' on irony, and the English language, give us a demonstration.

My gift to them: (the most irritating emoticon I can find)

Emoticons??

One I would often to use as a response, (but never do), is but it might convey to the misguided and confused that their post somehow excites me .... so I resort to instead.

BTW, I hate posts littered with emoticons..... ...Ooops I used that already... let's have instead

I think theblether is channelling through you ...

When ever I see this one ... it's usually time to move on, particularly if I've judged the Member to have good posting form.

Very rarely does any ever apologise on the Forum, so maybe this one is the least used ...

For me, this gem is underutilised ... ... actually, I could have used that one recently ... note to self.

So 'hate them' ... no ... a fun and enjoyable part of the Forum ...

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good posting form?

sad.

When ever I see this one ... it's usually time to move on, particularly if I've judged the Member to have good posting form.

Very rarely does any ever apologise on the Forum, so maybe this one is the least used ...

For me, this gem is underutilised ... ... actually, I could have used that one recently ... note to self.

So 'hate them' ... no ... a fun and enjoyable part of the Forum ...

.

good posting form?

sad.

really ?

I thought your new avatar pic was an M&M Blether, now I see its an excercising emoticon...

I still think there are not enough emoticons. TV should have more.

Edited for content unbecoming this fine thread.

Edited June 8, 201313 yr by smokie36

I need to use a sarcasm / humour emoticon as on many occasions my attempts at humour are interpreted as being serious..( It may very well be it is not humorous to anybody else but myself???) . I got a roasting a while ago when a post of mine was misunderstood and this was because my form of humour is often self effacing . Problem is there is so many different levels of humour and also it appears a lot of posters take themselves too seriously.

Which one should i use for those who do not recognise sarcasm or attempted "humour" ?.

I love em

I don't hate them......I just think that they add a bit of lightheartedness to the post.

Can always tell those who take themselves too seriously by some of the negative comments about them.

My two favourites..... .......and .....

Cheers.

They serve a purpose for those English speakers who struggle with punctuation and those Americans who struggle with irony.

Irony in the states is bit on the same lines as coppery and silvery , innit ?

Note. No emoticon

Sh-t

They serve a purpose for those English speakers who struggle with punctuation and those Americans who struggle with irony.

Irony in the states is bit on the same lines as coppery and silvery , innit ?

Note. No emoticon

Sh-t

No emoticon, plenty of flatus.

I don't mind them as such, but this one particular irks me. There's too much going on.

Me tinks the blether is grasping at straws for thread topics.

They serve a purpose for those English speakers who struggle with punctuation and those Americans who struggle with irony.

Irony in the states is bit on the same lines as coppery and silvery , innit ?

Note. No emoticon

Sh-t

No emoticon, plenty of flatus.

Correct word.

Note to all who use flatulence

I need to use a sarcasm / humour emoticon as on many occasions my attempts at humour are interpreted as being serious..( It may very well be it is not humorous to anybody else but myself???) . I got a roasting a while ago when a post of mine was misunderstood and this was because my form of humour is often self effacing . Problem is there is so many different levels of humour and also it appears a lot of posters take themselves too seriously.

Which one should i use for those who do not recognise sarcasm or attempted "humour" ?.

Me to! I live in constant fear that some tv'er will misconstrue the intended humor in a post and rip me a new one online.

Edited June 10, 201313 yr by habfan

emoticons are ok, I want a emoticon

emoticons are ok, I want a emoticon

There are a few ... but this one did shine ...

However, for uniformity the Forum has a standard size for them and this one to large.

So you would get this ... ... not as much fun.