People are already using them in reviews. It looks awful. )=
Does this happen automatically (the system converts the text on it's own) or do people actually need to select a smiley? I put some things like that in my reviews, but if it's going to be a huge yellow face, than I definitely don't want that in my review. Smileys in comments = awesome, smileys in review = tacky. I was NOT aware the smileys could even be put into reviews...but it really doesn't look good (I had to go check when I saw your post).
Does this happen automatically (the system converts the text on it's own) or do people actually need to select a smiley? I put some things like that in my reviews, but if it's going to be a huge yellow face, than I definitely don't want
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Does this happen automatically (the system converts the text on it's own) or do people actually need to select a smiley? I put some things like that in my reviews, but if it's going to be a huge yellow face, than I definitely don't want that in my review. Smileys in comments = awesome, smileys in review = tacky. I was NOT aware the smileys could even be put into reviews...but it really doesn't look good (I had to go check when I saw your post).
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I completely agree with both Adriana and Bulma! It is really tacky and detracts from the content of the review - as do extraneous links, bolding, italicizing and other formatting.
I completely agree with both Adriana and Bulma! It is really tacky and detracts from the content of the review - as do extraneous links, bolding, italicizing and other formatting.
So what will be done? (I like them in comments, not reviews. That's just childish.)
Just for that, I'm going to compose an entire review out of emoticons - think of me as a post-postmodern E.E. Cummings.
+ whatta fine toy.
= edible/may lead to oral sex.
:O = happy O-face.
>:O = the
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Just for that, I'm going to compose an entire review out of emoticons - think of me as a post-postmodern E.E. Cummings.
+ whatta fine toy.
= edible/may lead to oral sex.
:O = happy O-face.
>:O = the anti-O-face.
:X = do not put in mouth.
:$ = made me question my sexuality.
= hurt my wee-wee.
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Haha, yes. Now THAT I would appreciate.
I just don't think it's necessary to use a smiley face or other face in a review. Reviewers should be able to get their point across without diverting to emoticons. Plus, they're an eyesore.
We would consider to remove the "Smilies" option from review forms, what about the discussions: do you think it would be appropriate to use smiles in the discussion posts?
We would consider to remove the "Smilies" option from review forms, what about the discussions: do you think it would be appropriate to use smiles in the discussion posts?
Yes. Certainly. And in comments on reviews, they're fine. Just not reviews. (There I go!)
As the Review Program Manager, I should chime in again... I don't think emoticons have a place in reviews. They are fine for comments on reviews, messages and forum posts - but not in the actual content of a review. I have had to remove them in Description Reviews, that especially made me realize how much they detract from content.
There are likely people who like the added "personality" that using emoticons can lend - but I'd rather see the writing itself set the tone.
I actually think emoticons are important to have around in the comments and forums: when people are trying to be conversational, it's nice to have emoticons to help express non-verbal communicative cues.
I agree that in reviews they're probably not appropriate (I have been guilty of using them, though...).
I agree, fine in comments and forums, not fine in the body of the review - they look tacky! I need to go back and check my reviews - I don't think I've ever used them except in comments or replies...
I agree. Reviews are supposed to be professional and straightforward. I think the purpose of using emoticons is for when text can not convey an underlying emotion in what is being said. I personally don't think their should be any underlying emotions that might be misconstrued in text form.
I agree. Reviews are supposed to be professional and straightforward. I think the purpose of using emoticons is for when text can not convey an underlying emotion in what is being said. I personally don't think their should be any underlying
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I agree. Reviews are supposed to be professional and straightforward. I think the purpose of using emoticons is for when text can not convey an underlying emotion in what is being said. I personally don't think their should be any underlying emotions that might be misconstrued in text form.
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! ^^^ How did you make the panda?! Please tell me! I heart them!
Anyways, I fight off using LOL in my reviews sometimes, and occasionaly a smiley or two pops up in my head, but I don't put them in there. I think when I first started writing reviews they got edited out so I figured that meant they aren't acceptable. I just like to throw in that personality. But as Victoria stated, the tone of the text can speak that for itself.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE tell me how to do the panda! I will be forever grateful
! ^^^ How did you make the panda?! Please tell me! I heart them!
Anyways, I fight off using LOL in my reviews sometimes, and occasionaly a smiley or two pops up in my head, but I don't put them in there. I think when I first started
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! ^^^ How did you make the panda?! Please tell me! I heart them!
Anyways, I fight off using LOL in my reviews sometimes, and occasionaly a smiley or two pops up in my head, but I don't put them in there. I think when I first started writing reviews they got edited out so I figured that meant they aren't acceptable. I just like to throw in that personality. But as Victoria stated, the tone of the text can speak that for itself.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE tell me how to do the panda! I will be forever grateful
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It's a gif from photobucket. Right-click the image, and go to Properties. That will always tell you the link to an image. Then use the link in the code for an image, and you'll be set.
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