Here's my take on the smilies, with possible examples.
= "Wink, wink..."/indicates sarcasm in a joking way
Ex. "No, not me, I'd never come home from the feed store with more chicks.
"
= Expression of mild annoyance/"Heh!"
Ex. "Well, *that* was interesting.
"
= "Just kidding."/indicates sarcasm (or pretended annoyance) in a joking way (use with
for best effect)
Ex. "Honestly, those are the ugliest Silkies I've ever seen.
When will you be selling eggs, cuz I want some!"
= Laughter... Will be taken as "good" laughter or "bad" laughter, depending on the accompanying text...
Ex. "That joke was great!
" "You? Breed Orpingtons?
Right..." <-- Obviously not appropriate for BYC...
= Same as rolling eyes in real life/"Good grief."
Ex. "The other day, someone asked me if roosters lay eggs, and they were serious.
"
= "Yup, I'm awesome and I know it. Applause, please!"
Ex. "Check out this big boy that just won a prize at our county fair. Oh, yeah!
"
= Expression of care, sympathy, and comfort
Ex. "I'm so sorry you lost your Silkie.
"
= Expression of hopefulness
Ex. "Hoping everything goes well with your hatch!
"
= Waving hello
Ex. "Welcome to BYC!
"
= Expression of intense annoyance, agitation, frustration
Ex. "I can't figure out which chickens to order from McMurray!
" "Freaking humidity is off again!
"
= Expression of amazement
Ex. "I was on Feathersite, and I just saw some pictures of Onagadori!
"
= Expression of hunger (literal or otherwise)
Ex. "I would eat anything MissPrissy cooks!
" "I need me some Chocolate Orpingtons!
"
= Various expression of celebration/happiness/fun
Ex. "Congratulations on a 100% hatch!
" "I can't wait for Chickenstock!
"
= Expression of fear or amazement/"Wow!"
Ex. "Check out the color of those Marans eggs!
" "That is a HUGE spider!
"
= Expression of worship/adoration (of a person, animal, or thing)
Ex. "Wow, The Chicken Lady, that is an awesome post on smilies!
"
= Expression of love/adoration
Ex. "I just love fuzzy butts!
"
= "No comment; just watching for now."
is used without any words, usually.
is often used to indicate long hours spent online (on BYC... LOL!)
Helpful hint: Don't post this
by itself in a thread where people are arguing, as it can be taken as being a bystander and encouraging what's going on.
= "I don't know."
Ex. "I'm not sure what breed that is...
"
= "Here's my two cents..."/"This is coming from experience..."/"I'm going to take a moment to lecture a bit, but don't be too offended, 'kay?"
"::insert long paragraph on incubating advice here::
"
= "I'd love to say something, but I'd better keep my mouth shut."
Ex. "As for people who hate chickens...
"
= Expression of sadness
Ex. "Until we move, I can't buy any more chickens!
"
= "I just said something that will probably get me flamed by you all, but don't hurt me too much, 'kay?"
Ex. "Y'know, I really don't understand why people like [insert adorable, cute, much-beloved breed name here].
"
= "You are obnoxious."/"I'm jealous of you." (can be used in a joking way, depending on accompanying text -- adding
will let others know you are playing around)
will also indicate jealousy,
is more of a braggy, "Nyah, nyah!"
Ex. "Stop taking my thread off-topic!
"
"You have Jubliee Orpingtons. I hate you.
" "I can't help it that I live in England and you don't!
"
= "W00t!"/Geeky, nerdy expression of happiness
Ex. "All the chicks arrived and they are healthy!
"
= "I am really ticked off."
Ex. "Spammers who dirty the forum with their ads make the moderators feel
."
= Totally grossed out
Ex. "Broody poop...
"
***Feel free to add other interpretations or ideas. Like I said, this is just how I see them most of the time.
Ex. "No, not me, I'd never come home from the feed store with more chicks.
Ex. "Well, *that* was interesting.
Ex. "Honestly, those are the ugliest Silkies I've ever seen.
Ex. "That joke was great!
Ex. "The other day, someone asked me if roosters lay eggs, and they were serious.
Ex. "Check out this big boy that just won a prize at our county fair. Oh, yeah!
Ex. "I'm so sorry you lost your Silkie.
Ex. "Hoping everything goes well with your hatch!
Ex. "Welcome to BYC!
Ex. "I can't figure out which chickens to order from McMurray!
Ex. "I was on Feathersite, and I just saw some pictures of Onagadori!
Ex. "I would eat anything MissPrissy cooks!
Ex. "Congratulations on a 100% hatch!
Ex. "Check out the color of those Marans eggs!
Ex. "Wow, The Chicken Lady, that is an awesome post on smilies!
Ex. "I just love fuzzy butts!
Helpful hint: Don't post this
Ex. "I'm not sure what breed that is...
"::insert long paragraph on incubating advice here::
Ex. "As for people who hate chickens...
Ex. "Until we move, I can't buy any more chickens!
Ex. "Y'know, I really don't understand why people like [insert adorable, cute, much-beloved breed name here].
Ex. "Stop taking my thread off-topic!
"You have Jubliee Orpingtons. I hate you.
Ex. "All the chicks arrived and they are healthy!
Ex. "Spammers who dirty the forum with their ads make the moderators feel
Ex. "Broody poop...
***Feel free to add other interpretations or ideas. Like I said, this is just how I see them most of the time.
