Smilies

[gpick24]

I`m a bit new to smilies and can`t find one in the selection available for "tongue-in-cheek", is there one that`s generally accepted to mark a tongue-in-cheek comment, maybe big grin or wink, after a quick google, all I can find is this :-J which is a bit naff.

 

[Sunflower49]

I`m a bit new to smilies and can`t find one in the selection available for "tongue-in-cheek", is there one that`s generally accepted to mark a tongue-in-cheek comment, maybe big grin or wink, after a quick google, all I can find is this :-J which is a bit naff.

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I'd use one of the aboves.
I'm glad I replied to this as I had a look through the emoticons list and now have a new favourite! eat_arrow

 

[gpick24]

If someone were to find one or design there own, could it be added to the existing ones available on here.

 

[gpick24]

If they can I`ve found a one

 

[Less]

Just do a google for free emoticons, smileys there are thousands out there.

 

[Sunflower49]

I think gpick means to add one to the smileys list for forum posts, so it can be done without placing it as a picture?

 

[gpick24]

I think gpick means to add one to the smileys list for forum posts, so it can be done without placing it as a picture?

That`s exactly what I meant

 

[Less]

I think gpick means to add one to the smileys list for forum posts, so it can be done without placing it as a picture?

The list is as is, until it gets updated, which could make it a never ending task if everyones favourite was to be added.
Searching and adding your own is a great deal of enjoyment anyway.
If you notice the one I put on my post wasn't placed as a picture and there are lots of bright ideas out there.

 

[gpick24]

The list is as is, until it gets updated, which could make it a never ending task if everyones favourite was to be added.
Searching and adding your own is a great deal of enjoyment anyway.
If you notice the one I put on my post wasn't placed as a picture and there are lots of bright ideas out there.

I can understand that, could very quickly become a full time job for someone, but if you don`t ask...
please enlighten the rest of us how to put your own smilies on a post without attaching it as a pic.

 

[Less]

I can understand that, could very quickly become a full time job for someone, but if you don`t ask...
please enlighten the rest of us how to put your own smilies on a post without attaching it as a pic.

It seem to remember there is a 'how to' I did, somewhere on site, try to search for that, if you can't find it, google how to plenty of hints and tips out there and finding them yourself it is the best way to learn.

Then if you still can't do it, come back on here, will see what can be done.

 

[gpick24]

 

[Sunflower49]

I've decided I like emoticons. I can never usually be bothered with them apart from the sad/happy face ones.

 

[gpick24]

Going to have a play with this tonight.
Emoticon Maker | Make your own emoticons, create animated icons

 

[Neil]

I can understand that, could very quickly become a full time job for someone, but if you don`t ask...

You can't just find a smilie and decide to add it to your own forum without checking on its copyright first, as you say it could end up a big job and we would have a mass of smilies in the list

please enlighten the rest of us how to put your own smilies on a post without attaching it as a pic.

Maybe the forum rules need updating because linking to a smilie is still against the rules. The other problem with linking an image is that the owner of the image you linked could change it to something not suitable for this forum and then we would have unsuitable or advertising images on the site.

Image Linking

Image linking is no longer permitted, as it’s a form of theft ‘stealing other websites band width’.

 

[Less]

Managed it then?

 

[gpick24]

Managed it then?

But from what Neil has said, it`s not allowed.

 

[gpick24]

Is it allowed if the smiley is on my own website.

 

[Less]

You can't just find a smilie and decide to add it to your own forum without checking on its copyright first, as you say it could end up a big job and we would have a mass of smilies in the list




Maybe the forum rules need updating because linking to a smilie is still against the rules. The other problem with linking an image is that the owner of the image you linked could change it to something not suitable for this forum and then we would have unsuitable or advertising images on the site.

I think we've been here before, Yes it is still against the rules, but back when that rule was made everyone had dial up modems and providers had small servers, they often said not to link to their sites as it restricted their band width, however most of the servers now are quite large and fast and the sites often say linking is permitted, (though it is always best to check, it will be on their site somewhere). Plus back then our own servers were small and slow and too many smileys would slow that down.

 

[Neil]

Is it allowed if the smiley is on my own website.

Unfortunately the rules don't always fit very well. Look at this rule, how would you comply if you linked to an image on your site?

18: All links posted on site must have a description attached to it to explain what the link is about. or the post can/will be deleted as spam.
If your linking to your own site please remember to put a link on your site back to Accyweb (this is Internet courtesy and etiquette)
you must ask a member of staff before you link to your own site first
You can not start a thread with just a link

 

[cashman]

Oh dear, that last quote18 Neil, yeh wanna pm the last line of that to a certain jock.