that [hmm] sceptical smiley

[claire70]

is much over used on MN in my opinion. Each time I see it, I think the poster is trying to convey some sort of superiority but doesn't have the word power to express themselves.

Boring and been done to death IMO

and

ok.. just to indulge me because i still like words better than pictures.. what exactly does it mean?

[wish there was a yawn smiley]

I think it means hmmmmm or confused or wtf are you on about

ohhhh no I love it.

but - I WANT A JUDGEYPANTS SMILEY!!! pleeeeeease MNHQ!

I consider it a "yeah, right" response

so belledechocolatefluffybun in this context does it mean "I want to be condescending" but can't think of the words/ be bothered to write them out?

JUDGEYPANTS smiley - that would be a good one.

Maybe its just that one smiley is being used to say 10 different things which is why it appears so often

... I think you are wrong
... your views are unacceptable
... I want to convey superiority
... I don't knwo what to say but I want to seem all knowing

etc etc

Well, it's supposed to be "a sceptical face"

and I suppose there are many reasons why you might feel sceptical

• I don't believe you (troll)
• You're talking pish
• I can't believe you just said that
• You are naive
• The scenario you describe is most unlikely

I've often seen it used in a self-deprecating way too.

and

I think it's a very useful emoticon. I'm a moderator of another forum and insisted it was imported for use there too.

Wish I could make this face convincingly in RL to be honest

Agree it is often used in a self-deprecating way. I often use it to take the piss out of myself as opposed to this

ive just been given the face while trying to suggest a school bag ffs! some bloody people....

No, I really want a yawn smiley.

a yawn smiley would be good.

It can be a little irritating when directed towards other posters, but I do like it very much when people are using it to convey emotions which have come to the surface when having experiences with stupid people (notably DPs)

For instance:

"DH thinks it is amusing to fart and then cry 'Ted!' as if the revolting sound/smell actually came from the cat and not himself "

Bugger the face, that damned biscuit makes me want to slap people. It's so rude!

reading way too much into it.just a daft wee humphy face. the faces indicative a thread gone tits up

I think the OP has a point: personally I think (and am not suggesting OP agrees) some people are quite rude on MN. But I wouldn't outlaw the , it has its uses for sure. As does which at times speaks when only rude words would do. Less rude.

I think we need a bull shit smiley, this would be fantastic.

I like it.
I especially like it when done in a comedic was, as described by Kate.^^

eg
DS just ate a moth.

I still think we need a catsbum emoticon.

pile of keech symbol would be useful

oh! A BULLSHIT SMILEY! Could it have little horns???

I take your point LifeofKate! Just to clarify, I don't think it should be got rid of, just used less.

Maybe we could have a sceptical smiley, and a couple of others...any ideas? Maybe some people would like a V smiley (so they can rude with minimal effort!) and a nose in the air one for those who are trying to be condescending!

I'm not sure about a yawn smiley .. isn't that the same thing as just not reading or writing on the thread?