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:

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

That is one violent fish.

Thanks for the input.

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

haha this should be fear:

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

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

Edited December 20, 200519 yr by Francesca

yep that one's fran

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

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

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

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: ?

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, 200519 yr by OriginalSin

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

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

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.

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

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 . . .

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

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