01-05-2002 00:58									#31
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ok: i'm not. i was just trying to get my point across in an unforceful manner.

	01-05-2002 01:08									#32
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quote: Originally posted by nato That is exactly what I used to think. I hated smilies. I thought they were tacky and like you said, kind of girlish. Like dotting your "i" with a little heart or something. I never used them. But then I realized they serve a real purpose. Like they say that your actual words are only a small part of the message, and people get more from your tone and even your body language than the words themselves. Smilies are a way to convey tone in an all type message. That serves a valuable and real purpose. However I understand ... I can see how it might be hard for a hulking manly REAL MAN to use them. I still don't like to myself. Just remember it makes your communication weaker. I'm guessing the miserable maggot thing is a joke given the context of the thread ... ha ha ha

If you are part of the in crowd, you can read people's remarks and you get to know each other so slams don't hurt.

For newbies, tough shi...

	01-05-2002 01:09									#33
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quote: Originally posted by Immortal Wombat Now this is in Apolyton/Community, it loses all meaning. Apolyton in general is quite pleasant, and only in a few OT threads have I felt the need to be nasty.

Right...you little furry teddy bear with a kitchen knife who needs to ask SG3 out...

	01-05-2002 01:14									#34
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quote: Originally posted by devilmunchkin ok: i'm not. i was just trying to get my point across in an unforceful manner.

WIMP!!!*


Note the use of smilies to keep your tender feelings from being bruised...

	01-05-2002 01:42									#35
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quote: If you are part of the in crowd, you can read people's remarks and you get to know each other so slams don't hurt.

That is too funny. The "in crowd" of an internet forum for a computer game. You're doing a good imitation of one of those guys who's self concept is wrapped up in post count and date registered.

Anyway at this point I'm sure you're just trying to get people mad because of the thread topic. A daring experiment who's time has come, or a waste of time? Only time will tell...

Thanks for the laugh though!

	01-05-2002 01:49									#36
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Nato, you friggen newbie!!

Bow before my post count! You out-of-it, little kvetcher.

Ok, you got it nato. Now I better chill before Mark PCR's me.

BTW, its not just a troll. I mean half of what I say. Hopefullythis helps people understand the forums more and enjoy them like I and Kitty Horse do...

	01-05-2002 01:56									#37
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Real men eat smilies, or was that real men use quiche ? Maybe smilies ear quiche? My mind's going in my old age.

	01-05-2002 02:05									#38
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You guys are funny...

Ok, I'll bow out to the massive post count and the coveted 1969 "Founding Father" registered date ... any submarine guy has to be cool.

Smilies could be less cute. Sometimes they're like asking a guy to buy something bright pink with glitter on it ... enhhh

	01-05-2002 02:46									#39
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quote: Right...you little furry teddy bear with a kitchen knife who needs to ask SG3 out...

And hello to one of the three people who bring out my bad side
* Immortal Wombat avoids smilie useage

	01-05-2002 03:57									#40
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quote: Originally posted by GP If you are part of the in crowd, you can read people's remarks and you get to know each other so slams don't hurt. For newbies, tough shi...

The Navy sucks.

Smile that.

	01-05-2002 05:32									#41
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* Skanky Burns deliberately uses a smile in this post

	01-05-2002 05:39									#42
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I'm not big on smilies. I have bad experiences with that tongue-sticking-out smilie, but that's not why I don't like them.

	01-05-2002 06:23									#43
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gP: is all of you this nasty? or just the part that comes to poly?

	01-05-2002 06:43									#44
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This is his nice side.

	01-05-2002 06:47									#45
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quote: Originally posted by GP Smilies are for girly-men, you miserable maggot.

LOL, you sound like a cranky pirate.

Nice sub.

Here are a few more.

	01-05-2002 07:25									#46
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quote: Originally posted by Chris 62 The Navy sucks. Smile that.

Ummmm, from a former Navy man.......what's your point?

Of course it sucks!


* Tuberski says smilies are fun!
If used properly!

	01-05-2002 07:44									#47
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quote: Originally posted by Chris 62 The Navy sucks. Smile that.

I'll give you something to suck, groundpounder...

	01-05-2002 07:46									#48
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quote: Originally posted by devilmunchkin gP: is all of you this nasty? or just the part that comes to poly?

[Janet Jackson] Nasty! [/Janet Jackson]

	01-05-2002 08:23									#49
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Does this forum bring out my nasty side? Sure, when I'm in the mood to vent a bit of steam. Some people "say" things to me on this and other forums that they would never have the guts to say to my face, and from time to time (when my fuse has been sufficiently shortened by lack of sleep) then I'll call them out on it. It's also easier for people to be obtuse when they're online--or rather, it's tougher for me to tell when I'm dealing with a complete ****ing moron when they're online, whereas in real life I'm much quicker at determining whether or not somebody came out of the shallow end of the gene pool. If I'm looking for some ******* to vent on, there's no better place to find one than a public forum.

	01-05-2002 18:51									#50
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quote: Originally posted by loinburger Some people "say" things to me on this and other forums that they would never have the guts to say to my face, and from time to time (when my fuse has been sufficiently shortened by lack of sleep) then I'll call them out on it. It's also easier for people to be obtuse when they're online--or rather, it's tougher for me to tell when I'm dealing with a complete ****ing moron when they're online, whereas in real life I'm much quicker at determining whether or not somebody came out of the shallow end of the gene pool.

I think that pretty much says it for me. Its not heated arguments that set me off, its the one-liners from some dweeb who hasnt bothered to read the posts.

	01-05-2002 19:58									#51
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quote: Originally posted by Mr. President I'm not big on smilies. I have bad experiences with that tongue-sticking-out smilie, but that's not why I don't like them.

Join the club.



"Does this forum bring out the nasty side of you?"

Hell yes. I just stay out of the asylum by remembering, that it's Kass they are pissed off at, not *me*.

What comes to usage of smilies, there are occasions where they are needed, and occasions when they are not. If you are communicating with someone you are not that acquainted with, smilies are a resource, but for example in the Suomithreadi, our sarcasm can make it's way through without such instruments.

	01-05-2002 20:41									#52
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quote: Originally posted by GP I'll give you something to suck, groundpounder...

Sounds like you're more of a butt pirate than one that commands a sub. It is a sub, right?

	01-05-2002 22:40									#53
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Feeling left out, siredgar?

	01-05-2002 23:15									#54
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quote: Originally posted by GP I'll give you something to suck, groundpounder...

Been in that pig boat for so long guys now look good, Navy?

	01-05-2002 23:17									#55
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quote: Originally posted by Immortal Wombat And hello to one of the three people who bring out my bad side

Hello!

Who are the other 2?

	01-05-2002 23:18									#56
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quote: Originally posted by Chris 62 Been in that pig boat for so long guys now look good, Navy?

You flirting again, Army girl?

	02-05-2002 01:15									#57
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I don't have a nasty side.

	02-05-2002 06:21									#58
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Haha. =P

Didn't the Village People have a song about the navy? What did it say exactly? Something about men doing each other on a sub, right? Kinda like that one they had about the Y, I think.

	02-05-2002 06:22									#59
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This forum doesn't exactly bring out the worst in me. I simply watch it with interest, learn a few things and have a bit of a laugh at some of the petty arguments I see here. I occasionally post a comment, add my thoughts to the argument and explain my point of view.

But I'm the sort who avoids getting angry. Oh anger is so futile. Even with the tendency for people to be more blunt on this than in person, I can't possibly get angry and invoke a burning rage.