Emoticons

[ez_c]

I'm new to the scene and I'm wondering about the proper usage and etiquette for emoticons.

For starters, what is the meaning of the ninja smiley? I've seen it used a number of times, but haven't been able to figure out it's meaning based on context. And why is one smiley killing another smiley :magic: considered magic? When would you use the trout? :trout:

[OriginalSin]

i was hoping someone else would answer this coz i dont really have a good answer

ok sooo :magic: is called magic coz was considered much too harsh j/k but i think its coz one of the smileys has a wand in his hand haha. :trout: should be used when someone makes a silly mistake... can be used for just about anything i say

usually though, when you've said something aloud that perhaps you shouldnt have

[ez_c]

That is one violent fish.

Thanks for the input.

[Monkey]

On most forums the ":ninja:" emoticon is actually ":fear:" so that's how I approach using it.

[OriginalSin]

haha this should be fear:

[schadenfreude]

To me, the Ninja emoticon seems like something that people put in after making an ironic comment.

[Francesca]

^ and then there's this special emoticon exclusively created for me...

Edited December 20, 2005 by Francesca

[persuazn]

yep that one's fran

[persuazn]

this one is used to threaten members, mainly Barry and red_ed >>>

[red_ed]

this one be mine *puts flag of edtopia on shifty smilie*

[maddog107]

I use the more for liek *hides* since he dont have no weapons i dont realy think its a ninja

[ez_c]

So doesn't have a single universal meaning? That makes me feel better about not knowing what it is.

Is the trout :trout: used under different circumstances than avada :avada: ?

[OriginalSin]

So doesn't have a single universal meaning? That makes me feel better about not knowing what it is.

Is the trout :trout: used under different circumstances than avada :avada: ?

hmm

:avada: seems angrier than :trout:

:trout: is would be akin to "silly rabbit tricks are for kids" whereas :avada: is more like "damn you to hell!" or "take that!"

this is a fun topic, never really stopped to think what any of these actually mean

Edited December 21, 2005 by OriginalSin

[avadakedavra]

I use :avada: when it's like, you want to smack the person. When you're mad and feel like throwing things. Idk if that makes sense

[Lullaby]

Well I use mine :lullaby: when I just want to pop someone in the face.

[Jimmy Changa]

Here are the meanings to the following emoticons:

:trout: : I think you need a spanking for that comment, but since I have this fish...

: Fear me

: You hurt my feelings and I don't like you any more...whatever.

: You think that's funny? I'll show you funny.

:knives: : My name is Nicole and I will cut you.

<_< : Yeah, right...I'm watching you.

:magic: : Here, let me burst your bubble for you. hehe.

Hi.

Hope this helps.

[OriginalSin]

:knives: : My name is Nicole and I will cut you.

[Barry]

this one is used to threaten members, mainly Barry and red_ed >>>

where's the rolling-pin?

i just use random emoticons. i don't think that i understand their usage but hey . . .

[persuazn]

this one is used to threaten members, mainly Barry and red_ed >>>

where's the rolling-pin?

i just use random emoticons. i don't think that i understand their usage but hey . . .

yeah the rolling pin too

[Monkey]

Can you please PLEASE add this one to Bellazon's set?