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Confusing emoticons

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Is it just me or do the emoticons here and other forums -- provided in order for people to add emotional subtext to their, well, text -- actually do the opposite of what they are intended sometimes?

I mean look at this guy. :roll: I think he's saying "Oh boy, that's silly" and usually in a fairly innocent sort of way. But often times I see this thing in someone's post and think, "Wow, how smug!" It's something about his final expression I guess. Then there's this guy: :| I use him every now and then. Supposed to mean "neutral" or ambiguous but it almost looks a bit judgemental to me. Even worse: :? My last example, this guy is just sticking his tongue out and being cute, but I find it a bit impetuous. :P

It's funny, I usually get more insulted (even knowing that no harm was intended) by those semi-neutral emoticons than I would if someone posted this:

"You're a big dummy! :x :x :x "

Just wondered if anyone else felt the same.
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:roll:

:lol:

:?:
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See! I saw that eye-rolly guy and I was briefly thinking, "What's John got against me here?" :cry: :cry: :cry:

Note: I think :cry: is pretty straightforward.
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:shock: :roll: :lol: :lol: :lol: 8)
I have NO idea what to do with those skinny stringed things... I'm just a bass player...
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The JETGLO finish name should be officially changed to JETGLO ROCKS! :-)
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Ooh, Joey! I like that one! :D 8)
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Are usually do the :roll: as an "are you kidding me?" kinda gesture.
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LOL,

I prefer the barfing one and the one beating a dead horse...

:lol:
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You mean:
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:lol: :lol: :lol:
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What a great thread. :roll:

( :mrgreen: )
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This?
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This one always brings smiles to people's faces.
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....... :lol: :lol: :lol:
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