+seneca Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 Am I the only one that finds the following emoticon rather insulting? “ ”. Whenever I see this symbol, I interpret it as a condescending, sneering, “Oh brother, what an idiot, here we go again” gesture. I cannot recall ever using this little gremlin, and I apologize if I ever have. In normal, polite conversation, I would never actually roll my eyes at the person I am talking to (although I might feel like doing so). I do admit that it is a gesture often given to me by my teenage daughters - but heh - they’re teenage daughters, right!? In view of the newly stated written forum posting policy, I think the “ ” emoticon should be eliminated. Accordingly I have made the following poll to see if there is any support for my position. (I do anticipate that some of you will be compelled to respond with a , so here is my laughter in advance .) I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me. [This message was edited by seneca on September 17, 2003 at 05:33 PM.] Quote Link to comment
Jomarac5 Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 Great. Another poll. ***** Quote Link to comment
solohiker Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 Who does this guy think he is? Quote Link to comment
+Xitron Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 The little guy doesn't really bother me, I don't have any teenage daughters. Thank god!! I've never had anyone roll their eyes at me so it would be a new experience. I'd probably smack the cr*p out of him if he did. Quote Link to comment
+Marky Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 I would have voted, but you didn't have the option: The "roll eyes" emoticon rules, there needs to be a "Signal Roll Eyes" emoticon! --Marky "All of us get lost in the darkness, dreamers learn to steer with a backlit GPSr" Quote Link to comment
+Geofool Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 I don't think we should get rid of the "rolling eyes" emoticon. I understand where your coming from seneca, but I think sometimes the emoticon is appropriate. It was use against me once, but I deserved it. ******************************************** Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me. Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 Sometimes, the emoticon can indicate tongue-in-cheek where a wink or bad is not appropriate. Cheers! TL Quote Link to comment
+Greenback Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 Actually I think we should keep the rolling eyes but that the moderators should lock any thread where it has been used. It's clearly an insult and intended to be an attack against whomever it was directed at and totally inappropriate in the forums. Quote Link to comment
+Geofool Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Greenback:Actually I think we should keep the rolling eyes but that the moderators should lock any thread where it has been used. It's clearly an insult and intended to be an attack against whomever it was directed at and totally inappropriate in the forums. ******************************************** Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me. Quote Link to comment
+Snoogans Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 I think we should ban sports, because it creats winners and losers. Sngans Sacred cows make the best hamburger....Mark Twain. Quote Link to comment
+Brian - Team A.I. Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 There is no 2TF Brian Team A.I. Quote Link to comment
+Team Shibby Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 I use it all the time, but not to be rude. I usually use it to indicate foolishness on my part. Kar Quote Link to comment
+Woodbutcher68 Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 quote:I think we should ban sports, because it creats winners and losers. Second place is the first loser. Maps?!? I don't need no stinking maps! I got coordinates! There's a fine line between Geocaching and mental illness, I'm just not sure which side of the line I'm on! Quote Link to comment
+seneca Posted September 17, 2003 Author Share Posted September 17, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Snoogans:I think we should ban sports, because it creats winners and losers. I disagree. I strongly support competitive sport. However, I have never met a "good sport" who has used a "", as he or she can rely on their own abilities, rather than a sneer. I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me. Quote Link to comment
umc Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 Ding Ding Ding Team Shibby wins!! Typically when I use the icon is when I say something dumb or did something dumb as to make fun of myself. I like it on that note but can see how it can be a negative and also have to say that if its just the rolleyes then I would be surprised because there is usually some unnecessary text to follow. __________________________ Caching with a clue.... Quote Link to comment
+HartClimbs Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 I'm hoping this is a joke. If you're really insulted by - then you've got to go ballistic when you see a Do you find 'yield' signs offensive when you're driving? (since they dictate subservience?). -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ Take everything you like seriously, except yourselves. - Rudyard Kipling (1865 - 1936) Quote Link to comment
+Greenback Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 Originally posted by Snoogans:I think we should ban sports, because it creats winners and losers. QUOTE] Interesting comment, aren't there winners and losers in games too? Quote Link to comment
+seneca Posted September 17, 2003 Author Share Posted September 17, 2003 quote:Originally posted by HartClimbs:you've got to go ballistic when you see a Oh no! I love that little guy - he is used almost exlusively in humorous conversation. I also can see how can be used in an amusing self-deprecating manner as some have suggested. And to be quite honest, I am usually more bothered by when I see it used against others, than against myself. I am trained to have a thick skin, and when its used against me, I generally accept it as a sign that I am winning the debate. But nonetheless, I do find it generally used as an offensive, inappropriate gesture. I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me. Quote Link to comment
+Team GeoCan Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 Trash-out, EVERYtime Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at an Elingsh uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is that the frist and lsat ltteer is at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae we do not raed ervey lteter by itslef but the wrod as a wlohe. Quote Link to comment
+woof n lulu Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 Kinda reminds me of the face my daughter used to make when she was being less then um...er...truthful Quote Link to comment
+Planet Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 There was no place to vote "this is the silliest thread I ever read" So I voted for B. Planet Quote Link to comment
+Doc-Dean Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 Let me suggest some alternatives for Seneca: And my personal favorite: --------------------------------------------------- Free your mind and the rest will follow Quote Link to comment
boreal jeff & sons Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 I agree the rolling eyes should be banned. In this day and age we don't need these kinds of inuendoes. I remember a time when good people didn't have to resort to these kinds of things. The world was a gentler and more honourable place. When men were men and women were glad of it. Every hour spent Geocaching is added to the end of your life. Quote Link to comment
+Spzzmoose Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 (I do anticipate that some of you will be compelled to respond with a , so here is my laughter in advance .) Quote Link to comment
+seneca Posted September 17, 2003 Author Share Posted September 17, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Planet:There was no place to vote "this is the silliest thread I ever read" So I voted for B. Planet I think that this is a "general attack" on my "idea", which is now prohibited under the new forum guidelines. You had better be more specific, Planet, or the forum police will get you! I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me. Quote Link to comment
+New England n00b Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 Sorry, couldn't resist. Just be glad most people don't know what a smiley bomb is. --------------------- Don't hurt me. I'm new here. Quote Link to comment
GeoNightmare Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 Looking up I don't see a problem with that . Like looking the person above them. Hey I just look it up and it is under my INNOCENT LABEL Quote Link to comment
+Geofool Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 quote:Originally posted by GeoNightmare:Looking up I don't see a problem with that . Like looking the person above them. Hey I just look it up and it is under my INNOCENT LABEL I'm confused ...maybe I had too many Red Dogs. ******************************************** Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me. Quote Link to comment
+ZoomZoom Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 Oops! I just replyed to a useless topic. "Every cache has it's rightful place." Quote Link to comment
+seneca Posted September 17, 2003 Author Share Posted September 17, 2003 I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me. Quote Link to comment
+Geofool Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 quote:Originally posted by ZoomZoom:Oops! I just replyed to a useless topic. "Every cache has it's rightful place." Pretty much the norm these days. ******************************************** Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me. Quote Link to comment
+Seth! Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 I always thought it just looked like someone wearing glasses. So I've used it to represent my son, Adrian (see AdrianL user id). Looking at the smileys, I see that a bunch of cool ones (like the dead guy) aren't there and now we have a bunch of frogs. I can't figure out what in the heck those frogs are doing at my screen resolution! They're probably all flipping me off! Quote Link to comment
+Geofool Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Seth!:I always thought it just looked like someone wearing glasses. So I've used it to represent my son, Adrian (see AdrianL user id). Looking at the smileys, I see that a bunch of cool ones (like the dead guy) aren't there and now we have a bunch of frogs. I can't figure out what in the heck those frogs are doing at my screen resolution! They're probably all flipping me off! http://www.geocachingwa.org Personally, I think the frogs are pretty lame. They all look too similar to me too. ******************************************** Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me. Quote Link to comment
+New England n00b Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 the frogs look more like the alligator from the old Pogo comic strip to me... when I squint to try and see them... --------------------- Don't hurt me. I'm new here. Quote Link to comment
+cachew nut Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 quote:Originally posted by GeoFool:Personally, I think the frogs are pretty lame. They all look too similar to me too. Frogs remind me of France. blech Quote Link to comment
mckee Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 This thread has nothing to do with geocaching. You're all off-topic. -------------------- This space for rent! Ask about our easy layaway plan! Quote Link to comment
+Geofool Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 quote:Originally posted by cachew nut: quote:Originally posted by GeoFool:Personally, I think the frogs are pretty lame. They all look too similar to me too. Frogs remind me of France. blech Maybe they're French Frogs. ******************************************** Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me. Quote Link to comment
+Geofool Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 quote:Originally posted by mckee:This thread has nothing to do with geocaching. You're all off-topic. -------------------- This space for rent! Ask about our easy layaway plan! Ooops...your right, sorry seneca. ******************************************** Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me. Quote Link to comment
+carleenp Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 OK, since I have been accused of being redundant and not completely reading threads, I will admit right off that I went straight to my reply here without reading! I voted "I do not agree" because forums are not the same as real life conversation. Would it be rude to roll your eyes at a person in conversation? Yes, and I wouldn't do it (at least not to the person's face). In forums, I use it for several reasons: (1) To recognize when a person is being sarcastic and I have a sarcastic reply where the emoticon illustrates it more; (2) to illustrate further (in case words didn't get it accros) my disbelief of what the person I'm responding to said, and; (3) to make fun of myself for a silly comment, either in my original or reply. Anyway, I bet there are other times I've used it, but those are the key ones. It is hard to remember when I used it, but I do know that once was in response to a post by my own mother!!!! I guess I emulated the teenage daughter thing there! Quote Link to comment
+seneca Posted September 17, 2003 Author Share Posted September 17, 2003 Carleenp - well reasoned responses are not fair! I am considering changing my vote. (btw - did you imagine yourself doing a little click with your tongue when you rolled your eyes at your mother? - that's how my kids do it!) I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me. Quote Link to comment
+dasein Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 Strange, I never thought of the 'rolling eyes' in that way until you brought it up. From day one, I'd always interpreted that emoticon as being like a shy little kid, whose eyes look up and all around when he doesn't know what to do or say. Frankly, I think he's cute. Quote Link to comment
+carleenp Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 quote: Carleenp - well reasoned responses are not fair! Well of course they are! But you saw this coming didn't you?!?!?! quote: btw - did you imagine yourself doing a little click with your tongue when you rolled your eyes at your mother? Nope, I just rolled my eyes, both in real life and in my reply. But I could see how the tongue click could add emphasis. I might try that the next time I roll my eyes at Mom in real life (yes, despite what I said earlier about it being rude, children and parents have different rules). Be ready Mom if you are reading!!!!! Quote Link to comment
Jomarac5 Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 quote: carleenp wrote:To recognize when a person is being sarcastic and I have a sarcastic reply where the emoticon illustrates it more... Is sarcasm allowed under the new rules? ***** Quote Link to comment
+carleenp Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 quote:Is sarcasm allowed under the new rules? I hope so! Sarcasm is fun (even though I am not all that good at dishing it out, I enjoy reading it)! I have now read the whole thread and my wanted response is to put the rolls eyes emoticon in, but it would only be in response to some and not all people. So I won't do it! Quote Link to comment
+Webfoot Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 quote:Originally posted by New England n00b:the frogs look more like the alligator from the old Pogo comic strip to me... when I squint to try and see them.... We have met the enemy, and he is us. Webfoot Veni...Vidi...Vicachi. I came...I saw...I geocached. Quote Link to comment
+Confucius' Cat Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 "Freedom is a two-way street." GDAE, Dave Quote Link to comment
mckee Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 quote:Originally posted by dasein:Strange, I never thought of the 'rolling eyes' in that way until you brought it up. From day one, I'd always interpreted that emoticon as being like a shy little kid, whose eyes look up and all around when he doesn't know what to do or say. Frankly, I think he's cute. -------------------- This space for rent! Ask about our easy layaway plan! Quote Link to comment
+sept1c_tank Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 quote: I'm hoping this is a joke. If you're really insulted by then you've got to go ballistic when you see a Neither are offensive. Both can be used in a plethora of gestures ranging from insult to tongue-in-cheek sarcasm. I would like to see a coupla frogs that could do this: ==============="If it feels good...do it"================ **(the other 9 out of 10 voices in my head say: "Don't do it.")** . Quote Link to comment
+Divine Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 quote:Originally posted by cachew nut:Frogs remind me of France. blech So? - I just got lost in thought. It was unfamiliar territory. - Quote Link to comment
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