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Post by Roxie ! on Jun 16, 2010 22:09:11 GMT -5
Proboards smilies bring a world of unnecessary pain, confusion, and chaos to our role-players. Especially these new "updated" ones. So...allow me to ease your suffering by telling you how to use these little buggers correctly.
Well...not telling you. More like...suggesting. In the way that a communist government "suggests" things to its citizens.
Alright, first things first. Smilies are not toys. They are only to be used with the utmost care, and ONLY when the situation most desperately calls for it.
Choosing a smiley appropriate for your current situation can be a daunting task. Make the decision wisely. We wouldn't want to have to shun you for appearing socially awkward.
 This is the "happy" smiley. It's used to make yourself appear either extremely friendly, or extremely bitchy. It can accentuate certain phrases and make them even more warm and fuzzy than they need to be.
Example: "Welcome to the site! "
Now isn't that cute?
In contrast, if you're feeling particularly nasty, you can also use the "happy" smiley to top off a condescending or insulting comment.
Example: "sweetie, you're a dumbass. "
^ This effectively enrages your victim of choice even more than the comment alone would have.
 Now this is the "wink" smiley. It can also be used for one or two things: a) to reassure a person that you're just kidding, or b) to hit on your fellow members. I find that it's the most useful smiley of the bunch, for...whatever reason.
 This is the "obnoxiously chipper"/ "waste of space" smiley. It can barely be distinguished from the "happy" smiley, and has no real purpose except to express yourself when you're moderately ecstatic, but not to the extent of...
;D ...This, the "geeked" smiley. If there ever comes a time when you're actually sitting there in front of your computer with a big ol' creepy grin slapped across your face, then this is the smiley for you. Use sparingly.
 This just...ugh. When you are just TOO MAD FOR WORDS, you just go ahead and reach up there and click on this little guy. 'Cause you're really peeved, and everyone needs to know about it.
Example:
person 1: I shaved your head the other night before I ran off with your boyfriend.
person 2:
 The lack of eyebrow on this one clearly shows that you are not mad, but in fact, sad. But hold on there, slugger. This one isn't appropriate for when you're alone on your couch stuffing your face with ice cream and sobbing like a baby. This is just the "vaguely depressed" smiley. Like, "aw, my fish drowned. "
 [ This is the "Girl, shut up!" smiley. It's best used in response to a juicy piece of gossip or the shocking conclusion of your favorite TV show. It's also a tasteful, respectful way of reacting if and when your admin ever tells you that the site's closing down because she got herself knocked up. Not that...that would ever happen.
 This is the blind peoples' version of the "happy" smiley. Contrary to popular belief, this is not the "cool" smiley. Using this smiley does not make you slick. You ain't cute.
 DO NOT EVER USE THIS SMILEY This is the "confused" smiley, but the subliminal question mark that flashes across the shifty-eyed face is Proboards' evil subconscious way of making you even more confused.
 This is the "bitch, please" smiley. Enough said.
 This smiley is used to either make others or yourself feel like a dumbass. Or to express the fact that your tongue is too large to fit in your mouth.
 This is the "embarrassed" smiley. If you can actually man up and admit you're embarrassed, that is. Most of the everyday pansies you meet try to laugh off the humiliation.
 This is the "Help, I've been kidnapped, bound, and gagged!" smiley. Only to be used in extreme cases of emergency, or in the occasional drill. Alternatively, it could be the "oh shit, did I really just say that?!" smiley.
Example:
Stalker: Girl Imma kill you.
Girl: No! You'll never find me! Not in my secluded location at 470 Crusty Drive!
Stalker:
Girl:
 This is the "indecisive" smiley. It's usually annoying and overused.
Example:
Bella: omg edward or jacob?!?!?!11?
 This is the "sloppy wet kiss" smiley. Reserved for you if and when your Great Aunt Sassy joins the board.
 This is the "sitting-in-my-car-bawling-to-the-sad-song-on-the-radio-as-the-rain-pours-down" smiley. It's really depressing. Don't joke about it.
Example: 
.... Since I'll probably come 'round tomorrow morning and look back at this thread in horror, I feel that I should add that it's been a very long day at work for me and I'm on some serious pain killers for wisdom teeth shizz, so...I apologize if I come off as a bit delirious.
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Post by le Dawnz on Jun 24, 2010 18:22:13 GMT -5
xDDD You make me giggle, Rox. |
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Post by Roxie ! on Jun 28, 2010 17:03:07 GMT -5
xDD Glad to be of service. =] |
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Post by le Dawnz on Jul 12, 2012 14:17:50 GMT -5
Muh tunnng ith too bigeh fo muh mouff!!! xD But seriously, I couldn't stop laughing when I read this again. You should turn this into an instruction manual and sell it on Amazon, lol.
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Post by Roxie ! on Jul 15, 2012 22:53:06 GMT -5
Pahahaha omg so much randomness! ...I should sell it on Amazon. And make a lot of money. And quit school.
-names herself most likely to succeed-
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This is the "happy" smiley. It's used to make yourself appear either extremely friendly, or extremely bitchy. It can accentuate certain phrases and make them even more warm and fuzzy than they need to be. 
Now this is the "wink" smiley. It can also be used for one or two things: a) to reassure a person that you're just kidding, or b) to hit on your fellow members. I find that it's the most useful smiley of the bunch, for...whatever reason.
This is the "obnoxiously chipper"/ "waste of space" smiley. It can barely be distinguished from the "happy" smiley, and has no real purpose except to express yourself when you're moderately ecstatic, but not to the extent of...
This just...ugh. When you are just TOO MAD FOR WORDS, you just go ahead and reach up there and click on this little guy. 'Cause you're really peeved, and everyone needs to know about it.
The lack of eyebrow on this one clearly shows that you are not mad, but in fact, sad. But hold on there, slugger. This one isn't appropriate for when you're alone on your couch stuffing your face with ice cream and sobbing like a baby. This is just the "vaguely depressed" smiley. Like, "aw, my fish drowned. 
[ This is the "Girl, shut up!" smiley. It's best used in response to a juicy piece of gossip or the shocking conclusion of your favorite TV show. It's also a tasteful, respectful way of reacting if and when your admin ever tells you that the site's closing down because she got herself knocked up. Not that...that would ever happen.
This is the blind peoples' version of the "happy" smiley. Contrary to popular belief, this is not the "cool" smiley. Using this smiley does not make you slick. You ain't cute.
DO NOT EVER USE THIS SMILEY This is the "confused" smiley, but the subliminal question mark that flashes across the shifty-eyed face is Proboards' evil subconscious way of making you even more confused.
This is the "bitch, please" smiley. Enough said.
This smiley is used to either make others or yourself feel like a dumbass. Or to express the fact that your tongue is too large to fit in your mouth. 
This is the "embarrassed" smiley. If you can actually man up and admit you're embarrassed, that is. Most of the everyday pansies you meet try to laugh off the humiliation.
This is the "Help, I've been kidnapped, bound, and gagged!" smiley. Only to be used in extreme cases of emergency, or in the occasional drill. Alternatively, it could be the "oh shit, did I really just say that?!" smiley.
This is the "indecisive" smiley. It's usually annoying and overused.
This is the "sloppy wet kiss" smiley. Reserved for you if and when your Great Aunt Sassy joins the board.
This is the "sitting-in-my-car-bawling-to-the-sad-song-on-the-radio-as-the-rain-pours-down" smiley. It's really depressing. Don't joke about it.