Thoughts on a Forum convention...

Dok · 05-20-2001, 11:48 AM

that's convention with a small "c". From time to time we all make postings which are misconstrued because you cannot convey intonation and meaning via this medium. Something said in jest or with playful sarcasm, can go horribly awry with feelings hurt all around.

I would like to propose that we RESERVE the use of the GRIN smiley for those postings in which we are being deliberberately antagonistic, playing the devil's advocate (are you paying attention Frank and John D.?) or needling someone in a well intentioned manner.

The addition of this smiley to the post (following the body of the post text. If only a subject line, then in the subject.) should alert the reader of the poster's attempt at humour or fun, because we cannot anticipate the reader's mood at the time of reading the post, and this will say loud and clear "No Offense Intended" or "This is not a serious comment"

I would be interested in your feedback, whether or not this idea has merit, or whether it is pedantic. Thanks. Dok

Rick K · 05-20-2001, 12:34 PM

Sounds good to me. That's always been my intent when I've used the . It's meant to disarm and let the reader know that absolutely no harm or slight is intended, and that the writer is just trying to have some fun.

BILL · 05-20-2001, 12:36 PM

Since we can't see the 'glint' in someone's eye when they are deliberately jesting, then I would certainly agree with you. These little 'smileys' or emoticons were designed for just that. It is all too easy, without being able to read someones body language, to mistake a joke for a serious jab. Good idea!

Frank · 05-20-2001, 01:57 PM

Hugh · 05-20-2001, 02:06 PM

Rick K · 05-20-2001, 03:01 PM

How'd you do that? That's hilarious!

Hugh · 05-20-2001, 03:07 PM

Rick K · 05-20-2001, 03:37 PM

Dok · 05-20-2001, 06:53 PM

Dok · 05-20-2001, 06:56 PM

Frank · 05-20-2001, 07:27 PM

Thor · 05-20-2001, 07:44 PM

Next thing you guys will come up with is a face that does an "about face" and moons you!

05-20-2001, 09:43 PM

Thor · 05-20-2001, 10:37 PM

Or How About ()()

John D. · 05-21-2001, 09:46 AM

Frank,

Is DOK picking on us (AGAIN)??!?!?!?

Frankly, frank - I dont think its fair he picks on BOTH of us - rather, he should simply focus his flames just at you... Heh, heh, heh...!!!! !!!!

Dok · 05-21-2001, 10:43 AM

Frank · 05-21-2001, 11:49 AM

Cuz, nobody likes a smart a&& !!!

Dok · 05-21-2001, 08:48 PM

Frank · 05-21-2001, 11:10 PM

Paybacks are a real bitch !! I'll be waiting !!!

Dok · 05-22-2001, 07:57 AM

I'll choose just the right moment... you may be waiting a while, so don't hold your breath!

05-20-2001, 11:48 AM	#1
Dok RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bermuda (Eat Your Heart Out) Posts: 1,626 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Thoughts on a Forum convention... that's convention with a small "c". From time to time we all make postings which are misconstrued because you cannot convey intonation and meaning via this medium. Something said in jest or with playful sarcasm, can go horribly awry with feelings hurt all around. I would like to propose that we RESERVE the use of the GRIN smiley for those postings in which we are being deliberberately antagonistic, playing the devil's advocate (are you paying attention Frank and John D.?) or needling someone in a well intentioned manner. The addition of this smiley to the post (following the body of the post text. If only a subject line, then in the subject.) should alert the reader of the poster's attempt at humour or fun, because we cannot anticipate the reader's mood at the time of reading the post, and this will say loud and clear "No Offense Intended" or "This is not a serious comment" I would be interested in your feedback, whether or not this idea has merit, or whether it is pedantic. Thanks. Dok

05-20-2001, 12:34 PM	#2
Rick K User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cochran, GA Posts: 305 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Thoughts on a Forum convention... Sounds good to me. That's always been my intent when I've used the . It's meant to disarm and let the reader know that absolutely no harm or slight is intended, and that the writer is just trying to have some fun.

05-20-2001, 12:36 PM	#3
BILL User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Washington Posts: 826 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Thoughts on a Forum convention... Since we can't see the 'glint' in someone's eye when they are deliberately jesting, then I would certainly agree with you. These little 'smileys' or emoticons were designed for just that. It is all too easy, without being able to read someones body language, to mistake a joke for a serious jab. Good idea!

05-20-2001, 01:57 PM	#4
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 165 Times in 87 Posts	Hey Dok, Why attack John D. & Me??

05-20-2001, 02:06 PM	#5
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	Good idea DOK, I have been doing this

05-20-2001, 03:01 PM	#6
Rick K User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cochran, GA Posts: 305 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Good idea DOK, I have been doing this < How'd you do that? That's hilarious!

05-20-2001, 03:07 PM	#7
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	Rick: colon, small b (EOM)

05-20-2001, 03:37 PM	#8
Rick K User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cochran, GA Posts: 305 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Got it! That's neat!

05-20-2001, 06:53 PM	#9
Dok RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bermuda (Eat Your Heart Out) Posts: 1,626 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Because you're such a good target! (EOM)

05-20-2001, 06:56 PM	#10
Dok RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bermuda (Eat Your Heart Out) Posts: 1,626 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Oh BROTHER... there's another one to add to the FAQ

05-20-2001, 07:27 PM	#11
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 165 Times in 87 Posts	Dok, Why don't donkeys go to school? (EOM)

05-20-2001, 07:44 PM	#12
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 971 Times in 277 Posts	Re: Oh BROTHER... there's another one to add to the FAQ Next thing you guys will come up with is a face that does an "about face" and moons you!

05-20-2001, 09:43 PM	#13
BobL Guest Posts: n/a	*How do you do THAT???? () (EOM)**

05-20-2001, 10:37 PM	#14
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 971 Times in 277 Posts	*Re: How do you do THAT???? ()** Or How About ()()

05-21-2001, 09:46 AM	#15
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 478 Thanked 517 Times in 129 Posts	DAMMIT - I MISSED A FLAME..!!! Frank, Is DOK picking on us (AGAIN)??!?!?!? Frankly, frank - I dont think its fair he picks on BOTH of us - rather, he should simply focus his flames just at you... Heh, heh, heh...!!!! !!!!

05-21-2001, 10:43 AM	#16
Dok RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bermuda (Eat Your Heart Out) Posts: 1,626 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I'm quite sure I don't kmow... (EOM)

05-21-2001, 11:49 AM	#17
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 165 Times in 87 Posts	Re: I'm quite sure I don't kmow... Cuz, nobody likes a smart a&& !!!

05-21-2001, 08:48 PM	#18
Dok RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bermuda (Eat Your Heart Out) Posts: 1,626 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	You got me!!! (EOM)

05-21-2001, 11:10 PM	#19
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 165 Times in 87 Posts	Dok, I know, but Paybacks are a real bitch !! I'll be waiting !!!

05-22-2001, 07:57 AM	#20
Dok RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bermuda (Eat Your Heart Out) Posts: 1,626 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Revenge is a dish that should be eaten cold... I'll choose just the right moment... you may be waiting a while, so don't hold your breath!

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