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Where has the smiley gone!
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TacticalFox88
Banned
Am I the only one who doesn't care? GAF is still the best community online by a landslide....
Cuban Legend
Member
Goddamn it AlienShogun, why did you have to do this to us?! WHYYYYYYYYYrpmurphy said:
Equus Bellator Apex
Junior Member
Does this mean we can say the N-Word now?
soundahfekz
Member
I mean seriously though, can anyone explain how epic threads that end up in the archives will fair without people being able to communicate the hilarity behind a post?
A laugh icon is the closest thing you can do on the internet that represents, involuntary, spontaneous laughter. It's not really funny anymore if you have to type it out and explain, or use rudimentary chatspeak like "LOL" and "LMAO" that played out back before the internet bubble burst.
The majority of serious discussions or debates I've seen don't have a plethora of :lols in the first place. I can say this firsthand from jumping into a poligaf or abortion thread and having my lack of attention span kick in from seeing too much text.
It's your forum, Evilore, but IMO gaf has a great balance between being able to have a serious conversation, being able to "laugh" without explanation or make a one word post where applicable and I think people flock and stay with GAF because of that kind of freedom.
I think the quickest way to make OT and GAF in general into the average forum is to take away those smilies. Again, just my opinion.
A laugh icon is the closest thing you can do on the internet that represents, involuntary, spontaneous laughter. It's not really funny anymore if you have to type it out and explain, or use rudimentary chatspeak like "LOL" and "LMAO" that played out back before the internet bubble burst.
The majority of serious discussions or debates I've seen don't have a plethora of :lols in the first place. I can say this firsthand from jumping into a poligaf or abortion thread and having my lack of attention span kick in from seeing too much text.
It's your forum, Evilore, but IMO gaf has a great balance between being able to have a serious conversation, being able to "laugh" without explanation or make a one word post where applicable and I think people flock and stay with GAF because of that kind of freedom.
I think the quickest way to make OT and GAF in general into the average forum is to take away those smilies. Again, just my opinion.
jonnybryce
Member
Flambe said:
LAUGHTER.
Guardian Bob
Member
I don't like change
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Nintendo?Equus Bellator Apex said:
Rahxephon91
Banned
Smileys are annoying. Give us back the good search!
soundahfekz said:
This is the problem I have with it. Mostly with the spontaneous funny threads that turn into photoshop hilarity or just some out-of-the-blue funny fucking post.
The resultant quote and laughing emoticons for some reason give me the giggles much more than when there's nothing following.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
GAF Gold privedges.ajim said:works for me?
FunkyPajamas
Member
Can't unsee the goatse in the advertisement.Plywood said:Fuck Gold get Platinum:
Equus Bellator Apex
Junior Member
Oozer3993 said:
This made me laugh.
I mean not out loud.
I chuckled.
No, I didn't.
It was more of a silent appreciation.
I nodded my head when I read it though. (Is that weird?)
I thought it was funny.
I mean I think it's funny. "Thought" is past tense.
Yep.
MWS Natural
Member
The laughing smiley really set GAF apart for me. A sad day indeed.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
And get rid of thread system. 4chan this shit!TL4E said:
FunkyPajamas
Member
We should also be identified by a numerical user id instead of these usernames.shagg_187 said:
I'm 48191.
butter_stick
Banned
>>48191
tits or gtfo
tits or gtfo
If you're going to post a pic of it then link to it also.Plywood said:Fuck Gold get Platinum:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=4
FunkyPajamas
Member
goddamn, why did you have to add that text to your edit reason? I hate you.butter_stick said:
spindashing
Banned
This thread is ....
Equus Bellator Apex
Junior Member
Just 1 step closer to the inevitable NeoGAF civil war.
Alex Anderson
Member
Awww, I'll miss the little buggers. In threads that were meant to be humorous it was easy to scan for :lol's in order to find the funniest bits.
And I must admit, seeing one of my posts quoted with a little :lol dude laughing under it was a boost to the ol pride and ego.
Concerned the forum's gonna feel a little less fun without them around and the loads of super depressing shit that gets posted on OT will feel even a little more depressing due to :lol man not being around to lift our spirits elsewhere.
Now I gotta figure out what to type next time someone's post literally has me on the verge of tears. Those situations are when I'd use :lol and it'd make the laugh extra great... cuz you're already laughing then you see the goofy little face you posted laughing back.
And I must admit, seeing one of my posts quoted with a little :lol dude laughing under it was a boost to the ol pride and ego.
Concerned the forum's gonna feel a little less fun without them around and the loads of super depressing shit that gets posted on OT will feel even a little more depressing due to :lol man not being around to lift our spirits elsewhere.
Now I gotta figure out what to type next time someone's post literally has me on the verge of tears. Those situations are when I'd use :lol and it'd make the laugh extra great... cuz you're already laughing then you see the goofy little face you posted laughing back.
Femmeworth
Banned
I think I found my replacement for the laughing smiley.
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