Is anyone else annoyed by the animated smilies? I think they're ok in a laid back setting that most forums have, but here is more of a work/technical type setting and they don't fit, at least for me. Makes the board look more like a playground than a technical site.

James wrote on Aug 5^th, 2011 at 9:39am:

Is anyone else annoyed by the animated smilies? I think they're ok in a laid back setting that most forums have, but here is more of a work/technical type setting and they don't fit, at least for me. Makes the board look more like a playground than a technical site.

[smiley=laughing1.gif] [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] [smiley=boxer.gif]

I like em  [smiley=nerd.gif]

We are a laid back forum james : note the LSD.

We are all to high on LSD so we like the movement and flashing colors.  ;D

Anyhow, just look at them as a way to express emotion. We like to work hard, but is it not ok to have some fun while you are doing it? :-?

James wrote on Aug 5^th, 2011 at 9:39am:

s anyone else annoyed by the animated smilies?

Maybe we can get Rod to use his poll app if you want.

By the way my favourite is  [smiley=laughing2.gif]

Have a nice weekend James

James wrote on Aug 5^th, 2011 at 9:39am:

Makes the board look more like a playground than a technical site.

you make a valid point, but would you really like this site to be as 'stuffy' as the other well known sites?

i will confess that the newer ones can be overwhelming (maybe not the right term, but i'll stick with it), however i agree with randy that showing 'emotion' in this medium is difficult without them.  unless you would prefer we wrote posts with a shakespearean flair  ;D.  (sorry, i really did try to make a post without a smiley)

james,  professionalizm is a theatrical performance to grow customer base :-X

brandonb wrote on Aug 5^th, 2011 at 7:26pm:

james,  professionalizm is a theatrical performance to grow customer base

LOL ;D

Well said - never thought of it like that.
Thats a quote of the century for sure :)

Well, dude, I have rarely used the smilies. I dont think so much of them either. As far as making me understand electronics better, they dont.
However the site cant help but perform as a social medium and the emoticons can serve as ice breakers. I used one once when Tom aroused wrath at a site which did not want any links to other sites posted on it  (Tom posted a link to IATN, suggesting one somebody look there for professional advice) It was a big uproar. Here is the emoticon I used... :-*
  I also like this one  :D because it reflects my attitude towards any work I do.

Where are all those new smilies anyway?

PRESTON wrote on Aug 6^th, 2011 at 6:24am:

Where are all those new smilies anyway?

try this

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[smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]
OK, got it, thanks Mick.  Now James can get mad at you for making his situation worse.

If you click on the view all Smilies, you'll get an image window you can select from  [smiley=dance.gif]

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Oh sweet, even better diesel!!

[smiley=dance.gif] [smiley=dance.gif] [smiley=dance.gif]

I think this is my favorite, it's like the 3 amigos since I clicked it too many times.

PRESTON wrote on Aug 6^th, 2011 at 11:37am:

[smiley=dance.gif] [smiley=dance.gif] [smiley=dance.gif] I think this is my favorite, it's like the 3 amigos since I clicked it too many times.

[smiley=laughing1.gif] [smiley=dance.gif] [smiley=t2808.gif]

PRESTON wrote on Aug 6^th, 2011 at 11:37am:

I think this is my favorite, it's like the 3 amigos since I clicked it too many times.

Guess who is the bad guy now Preston:exclamation [smiley=bash.gif]

[smiley=tongueroll.gif] this ones mine
and next up is this one
[smiley=atomic.gif]

I like all of em

Quote:

this ones mine

is that gene simmons or an arroused lesbien

Gene simmons is an aroused lebian

[smiley=laughing2.gif]

I never did like Kiss - I think of it as really bad music that for some reason everybody likes :-?

brandonb wrote on Aug 6^th, 2011 at 12:04pm:

Quote: this ones mine is that gene simmons or an arroused lesbien

Is there a difference  [smiley=laughing1.gif]

You guys are incorrigible  [smiley=hairpull.gif]

Must be the Koolaid  [smiley=koolaid2.gif]

Seriously though, James, while we have some of the most relevant automotive technical content here from the best of the best, we don't take ourselves that seriously.  You have to be nuts to do this for a living and I guess it shows.

One thing you will find about this group is that they will bend over backwards to help and do it without ridicule or engaging in contests of dominance and submission.  We are all in this together and, to me, the humor and light heartedness of the atmosphere here only serves to contribute and encourage more great content.  New members are not afraid to engage and everyone benefits.

Hang around here much and I bet you will pop out a smiley or two yourself.   ;)

Well said Tom

Tom Roberts wrote on Aug 6^th, 2011 at 2:34pm:

You guys are incorrigible  [smiley=hairpull.gif] Must be the Koolaid  [smiley=koolaid2.gif]

You bet we are  [smiley=evilgrin.gif]  The Kool-Aid and LSD trips are great too  [smiley=koolaid2.gif]